Aqueous Solutions Flashcards
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Solute
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The substance that is dissolved in the solution
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Solvent
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Substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution
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Solution
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A homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent
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Dissociation
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The splitting of an ionic compound into its atoms
5
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Dissolution
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Dissolution or dissolving is the process where crystals break up into its ions in water
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Hydration
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Hydration Is the process where Ions become surrounded with water molecules
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Ionisation
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The reaction of a molecular substance with water to produce ions.
8
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Electrolyte
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Is substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or dissolved in solution
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Precipitate
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Precipitate is a solid that forms in the solution during a chemical reaction
