science acids & bases Flashcards
A solution consists of two parts. One part is the substance that is dissolved. What is the name of this part of a
solution?
solute
What type of mixture is a solution?
Homogenous Solution
In a salt water solution, what substance is considered the solvent?
Water - solvent
salt-solute
What is a solution called when a solution reaches a point where it cannot dissolve any additional solute?
Saturated
What are medium size particles called that scatters light?
Colloid
What are large particles called that settle out on standing?
Suspension
Milk
(C) colliod
Muddy Water
(Su) suspension
Fog
Colloid
3% hydrogen peroxide
solution
What is a solution that has an excess of H+(hydrogen) ions?
acid
What is a solution that has an excess of OH- ions?
base
When an unknown substance is added to a solution and the pH increases. The substance is:
a base
Acidic foods can be identified by what taste?
sour
From our lab which substances had the lowest pH?
lemon juice