Reaching Saturation Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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particle
A
a very small piece of something
2
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solute
A
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 forma solution
4
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saturated
A
when the solvent cannot dissolve any more solute
5
Q
room temperature
A
how hot or cold it is in an indoor space or room
6
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supersaturated solution
A
a solution that contains more solute than it normally would at a given temperature
7
Q
bends
A
a condition that causes pain in deep-sea divers’ arms and legs after returning to the surface
8
Q
nitrogen
A
a colorless, odorless gaseous element that makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere
9
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decompression
A
the change from higher pressure to lower pressure
10
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caisson
A
A large box with no bottom. These boxes were used to provide environments for workers under water.
