sol.
Term | Definition |
Solution | A homogeneous mixture with evenly distributed particles that do not settle out |
Solute | The substance being dissolved (e.g. salt, sugar) |
Solvent | The substance doing the dissolving (e.g. water = "universal solvent") |
Soluble | Capable of dissolving |
Insoluble | Unable to dissolve |
Miscible | Two substances that can mix (same polarity) |
Immiscible | Two substances that cannot mix (opposite polarity) |
Solvation | The process of dissolving, where solvent surrounds and pulls apart solute particles |
Solubility | The max amount of solute that can dissolve in a specific amount of solvent at a set temp |
Saturated | Contains the maximum solute that can dissolve at a specific temperature |
Unsaturated | Contains less solute than saturation — more solute can still dissolve |
Supersaturated | Contains more solute than normally possible — very unstable |
Molarity (M) | A measure of concentration (moles of solute per liter of solution) |
Dilute | A solution with low concentration of solute |
Concentrated | A solution with a high concentration of solute |
Precipitate | An insoluble solid formed when two solutions react and one product does not dissolve |