8th Science Ch. 6 Vocab

Question 1

A reaction of an acid with a base, yielding a solution that is as acidic or basic as the starting solutions were.

Answer 1

Neutralization

Question 2

The part of a solution that is dissolved by a solvent.

Answer 2

Solute

Question 3

A mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in it.

Answer 3

Concentrated solution

Question 4

A range of values used to indicate how acidic or basic a substance is; expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution

Answer 4

pH scale

Question 5

The part of a solution that is usually present in the largest amount and dissolves a solute

Answer 5

Solvent

Question 6

A mixture that has only a little solute dissolved in it.

Answer 6

Dilute Solution

Question 7

A substance that tastes bitter, feels slippery and turns red litmus paper blue

Answer 7

Base

Question 8

A mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout; a mixture in which one substance is dissolved in another

Answer 8

Solution

Question 9

A measure of how much solute can dissolve in a given solvent at a given temperature

Answer 9

Solubility

Question 10

A substance that tastes sour, reacts with metals and carbonates and turns blue litmus red.

Answer 10

Acid