Solutes and solvents :) Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a solvent?
A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.
True or False: Water is known as the universal solvent.
True
What do you call the substance that is dissolved in a solution?
A solute.
Fill in the blank: In a solution of saltwater, salt is the ______.
solute
Which of the following is an example of a solvent? A) Sugar B) Water C) Salt
B) Water
What is the process called when a solute dissolves in a solvent?
Dissolution.
True or False: All solutes can dissolve in any solvent.
False
Name one factor that affects the rate of dissolution.
Temperature, stirring, or surface area.
What is a concentrated solution?
A solution that contains a large amount of solute relative to the solvent.
What is a dilute solution?
A solution that contains a small amount of solute relative to the solvent.
Multiple choice: Which solution is more likely to conduct electricity? A) Pure water B) Saltwater
B) Saltwater
Fill in the blank: The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature is called its ______.
solubility
What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?
It increases.
True or False: Gases are generally more soluble in hot liquids than in cold liquids.
False
What term describes a solution that contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature?
Supersaturated solution.
