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 solutein 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