Solutions Flashcards
Solute
Substance in small quantity that is dissolved in a solution
Solvent
Substance in big quantity that dissolves
Aquous solution
Solvent is water
Solubility
Affected by?
How many solute can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent
Temperature, pressure and stirring
Concentration
Formula
Amount of a particular solute in a given amount of solution
Mass of solute (m) by volume of solution (L)
Dilute
When the solute is smaller than the normal amount
Saturated solution
Example
Contains the maximum amount of solute
Carbonated water, sugar in water
Unsaturated solution
Example
Can still dissolve more solute
Cooking oil and salt
Colloids
Dispersion of particles of one substance throughout another substance or solution
Solution
Homogeneous mixture made of two substances: solute and solvent