solutions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a solute
A
the substance being dissolved
2
Q
what is a solvent
A
the liquid doing the dissolving
3
Q
what is a solution
A
the resulting mixture of solute dissolved in solvent
4
Q
what is saturated
A
a solution in which no more solute can be dissolved
5
Q
what is suspension
A
a solid floating in a liquid because it cannot dissolve
6
Q
what is soluble
A
a substance which can be dissolved
7
Q
what is insoluble
A
a substance which cannot be dissolved
