solutions quizlet

Solution

A mixture in which substances are evenly distributed throughout the mixture; also called a homogeneous mixture.

Solute

A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Solvent

The substance in which the solute dissolves.

Solvation

The process of surrounding solute particles with solvent particles to form a solution.

Dissociation

The separation of ions that occurs when an ionic compound dissolves.

Polar substance

A substance whose molecules have electric charges (dipoles) that are not equally distributed. An example is water.

Nonpolar substance

A substance that has molecules whose electric charges (dipoles) are equally distributed.

Soluble

Able to be dissolved.

Insoluble

Cannot be dissolved.

Surface Area

The area measurement of all the outer surfaces of a substance.

Agitation

Stirring or shaking.

Solubility

The ability of one substance to dissolve in another.

Electrolyte

A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electric current; formed by ionic solutes.

Non-Electrolyte

A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that does not conduct an electric current; formed by molecular solutes.

Concentrated Solution

A solution containing a large amount of solute.

Dilute Solution

A solution that contains a small amount of solute.

Unsaturated

A solution that contains less than the maximum amount of dissolved solute in a specific volume of solution.

Saturated

A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute in a specific volume of solution.

Supersaturated

A solution that contains more dissolved solute than it can normally hold in a specific volume of solution.

Miscible

Soluble - able to be dissolved - used specifically for liquids able to mix or dissolve in each other.

Immiscible

Insoluble - not able to be dissolved - used specifically for liquids unable to mix or dissolve into each other.