Solutions Workshop Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solution
A
A mixture of two or more components that forms a single phase that is homogenous
2
Q
What is a solvent
A
Component determining phase of solution
The greatest proportion of the system
3
Q
What is the solute
A
Dissolved in solvent
4
Q
How can the solute be dispersed
A
Dissolution - Transfer of molecules or ions from a solid state into solution
5
Q
What is solubility
A
Extent to which dissolution proceeds
Prescribed set of experimental conditions
Refers to solute in solvent
