General Science - Physical Science: Chemistry - Simple Solutions
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What class of matter describes a solution?
A mixture
A solution is a __________.
mixture
What structural composition characterizes a solution?
One substance dissolved in another substance
A solution consists of one substance dissolved in __________ substance.
another
What term describes the substance being dissolved within a solution?
The solute
The substance being dissolved is the __________.
solute
What term describes the substance in which a solute is dissolved?
The solvent
The substance in which a solute is dissolved is the __________.
solvent
Serving as the solute in a salt solution is characteristic of which chemical substance?
The salt (NaCl)
In a salt solution, the salt (NaCl) is the __________.
solute
What role does water (H2O) play in a salt solution?
The solvent
Water (H2O) is the __________.
solvent
Which of the following physical states can a solute be classified as?
Solids
Which of the following is also a physical state that a solute may take?
Liquids
Which phase of matter represents a possible state for a solute?
Gases
Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible physical state for a solute?
Vacuums
Which option correctly lists the physical states that solutes may be?
Solids, liquids, or gases
What physical phase do solvents generally manifest as?
Liquids
Solvents are generally __________.
liquids
What substance serves as the most frequent solvent?
Water
Water is the most common __________.
solvent
According to what criteria may solutions be classified?
The relative amounts of solute to solvent
Solutions may be classified according to the relative amounts of solute to __________.
solvent
What solute quantity characterizes a dilute solution?
A relatively small amount of solute
A dilute solution contains a relatively __________ amount of solute.
small
In what solvent volume is the solute of a dilute solution dissolved?
A large amount of solvent
A dilute solution is dissolved in a __________ amount of solvent.
large
What solute quantity characterizes a concentrated solution?
A relatively large amount of solute
A concentrated solution contains a relatively __________ amount of solute.
large
In what solvent volume is the solute of a concentrated solution dissolved?
A small amount of solvent
A concentrated solution is dissolved in a __________ amount of solvent.
small
What capacity characterizes an unsaturated solution regarding solute dissolution?
It can still dissolve more solute
An unsaturated solution can still dissolve more __________.
solute
Under what environmental conditions does an unsaturated solution maintain its ability to dissolve more solute?
At the prevailing temperature and pressure
An unsaturated solution occurs at the prevailing temperature and __________.
pressure
What solute quantity is present in a saturated solution?
The maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved
A saturated solution contains the __________ amount of solute.
maximum
Under what specific conditions is the maximum amount of solute dissolved in a saturated solution?
At a given temperature and pressure
A saturated solution can be dissolved at a given temperature and __________.
pressure
What compositional trait characterizes a supersaturated solution?
Contains more solute than it can normally hold
A supersaturated solution contains more solute than it can __________ hold.
normally
At what specific thermal parameter does a supersaturated solution hold excess solute?
At a given temperature
A supersaturated solution occurs at a given __________.
temperature