Solutions and crystals Flashcards
What is a solvent?
A solvent is a substance that dissolves other materials to form solution
What is said to a solute?
A solute is the substance that dissolves in the water
what is a solution?
A solution is a perfect mixture of a solute and a solvent
what is said to be soluble?
A substance that dissolves in water is said to be soluble in water
what is said to be insoluble?
A substance that does not dissolve in water is said to be insoluble in water
what is a suspension?
A suspension is a mixture in which small solid or liquid particles are suspended in a liquid (or gas)
What is a dilute solution?
A dilute solution is one in which there is a small amount of solute in a large amount of solvent
What is a concentrated solution?
A concentrated solution is one in which there is a large amount of solute in a small amount of solvent
