Seperation And Solubility- Key Words

Question 1

Solute

Answer 1

The substance which dissolves.

Question 2

Solvent

Answer 2

The liquid in which a solute dissolves in.

Question 3

Solution

Answer 3

The mixture produced when a solute dissolves in a solvent. (It is transparent).

Question 4

Dissolve

Answer 4

When the solvent “breaks” apart the solute particles to form a solution.

Question 5

Soluble

Answer 5

Describes a substance which will dissolve in a solvent.

Question 6

Insoluble

Answer 6

Describes a substance which will not dissolve in a solvent.

Question 7

Saturated

Answer 7

A solution containing the maximum amount of solute at a particular temperature.

Question 8

Suspension

Answer 8

A mixture of an insoluble solid and a liquid where the solid is evenly spread throughout the liquid.

Question 9

Solubility

Answer 9

The mass of solute which will dissolve in 100g of water at a certain temperature.

Question 10

Sediment

Answer 10

When solid particles lay at the bottom of the tube.

Question 11

Bonus question: How can you dissolve more solute in a saturated solution?

Answer 11

• Add more solvent

- Increase the temperature