reaching saturation Flashcards
1
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particle
A
a very small piece or part
2
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solute
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a substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution
3
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solvent
A
a substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution
4
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saturated
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when the solvent cannot dissolve any more solute
5
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room tempurature
A
how hot or cold it is in a classroom or a house
6
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supersaturated solution
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a solution that contains more solute than it would at a given temperature
7
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bends
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a condition that causes pains in deep sea divers’ arms and legs after returning to the surface
8
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nitrogen
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a colorless, odorless, gaseous element that makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere
9
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decompression
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to change from higher to lower pressure
10
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caissons
A
a large box with no bottom, these boxes were used to provide environments for workers underwater
