Reactions In Aqueous Solutions: Definitions

Question 1

Solution

Answer 1

A homogenous mixture of solute and solvent or two substances

Question 2

A solvent

Answer 2

Substance in which another substance dissolves forming a solution

Question 3

Solute

Answer 3

A substance that dissolves in a solution

Question 4

Saturated solution

Answer 4

A solution with a maximum quantity of solitude per unit volume at a particular temperature

Question 5

Concentration

Answer 5

The amount of solute dissolved per unit volume of solutiont

Question 6

Dissolving

Answer 6

The process in which solids are mixed with a solvent and are broken down into very small particles that spread throughout the container / volume of solvent forming a solution.

Question 7

Ionisation

Answer 7

A reaction where the particles of a molecular substance with water to produce ions.

Question 8

Hydrolysis

Answer 8

A chemical reaction where a molecule of water is used to break one or more chemical bonds.

Question 9

Dissociation

Answer 9

The splitting of an ionic compound into its ions.

Question 10

Electrolyte

Answer 10

An aqueous solution conducts an electric current