Solutions Flashcards
What is a solute
A solute is a substance which is dissolved
What is a solution
A solution is a mixture of a solute and a solvent
What is a solvent
A solvent is the liquid on which the solute dissolves
What is a dilute solution
A dilute solution has a small amount of solute and a large amount of solvent
What is a concentrated solution
A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute ina small amount of solvent
What is saturated solution
A saturated solution contains as much dissolved solute as possible given at a certain temperature
What is a solubility curve
A solubility curve shows how the solubility of a substance changes with increasing temperature
What colour does coppers sulphate turn in water
Blue