Separation techniques: terminology

Question 1

What is the solute?

Answer 1

Solute – the minor component of a solution

Question 2

What is the solvent?

Answer 2

Solvent – the liquid where the solute dissolves

Question 3

What is the solution?

Answer 3

Solution – a mixture where a solute has dissolved in a solvent

Question 4

What is solubility?

Answer 4

Solubility - solubility is how well a solute dissolves in a solvent.

Question 5

What is meant by the word soluble?

Answer 5

Soluble – a solid which IS able to dissolve in a particular solvent.

Question 6

What is meant by the word insoluble?

Answer 6

Insoluble – a solid which is NOT able to dissolve in a particular solvent.

Question 7

What is meant by the word saturated?

Answer 7

Saturated - the point where no more solute can dissolve in a solvent

Question 8

What is chromatography?

Answer 8

Chromatography - is a method of separating dissolved substances

Question 9

What is filtration?

Answer 9

Filtration - a technique used to separate a solute from a solvent using filter

Question 10

What is meant by the word rate?

Answer 10

Rate - A change over time