Solutions and Solubility

Question 1

Solution

Answer 1

A homogenous mixture composed of at least one solute and one solvent.

Question 2

Solute

Answer 2

A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

Question 3

Solvent

Answer 3

The medium in which a solute is dissolved. Often the liquid component.

Question 4

Electrolyte

Answer 4

A compound that in an aqueous solution will conduct electricity. (aq ionic compounds, acids and bases)

Question 5

Non-Electrolyte

Answer 5

A compound that in an aqueous solution will not conduct electricity. (molecular substance except acids)

Question 6

Saturated Solution

Answer 6

A solution that contains max amount of dissolved solute.

Question 7

Unsaturated Solution

Answer 7

A solution that contains less than the max amount of dissolved solute.

Question 8

Concentration

Answer 8

A measure of the quantity of solute in a solution.

Question 9

Dilute Solution

Answer 9

Contains a small amount of solute in a given amount of solution.

Question 10

Concentrated Solution

Answer 10

Contains a large amount of solute in a given amount of solution.

Question 11

Stock Solution

Answer 11

A concentrated or saturated solution that is available (in-stock). It is usually purchased from a chemical supplier.

Question 12

Standard Solution

Answer 12

A solution made by dissolving a precise mass of a solid solute or dissolving a precise volume of dilution.

Question 13

Dilution

Answer 13

The process of decreasing the concentration of a stock solution by adding more solvent.