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Base

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a chemical species that donates electrons, or hydroxide ions or thy accepts protons; turns litmus paper blue and has a bitter taste; neutralizes acids

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Acid

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a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus paper red; typically a corrosive, or sour tasting liquid of this kind

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Solute

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the part in a solution that is being dissolved

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Solvent

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the part in the solution that is the dissolver (usually makes up most of the solution)

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Dilute

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A solution with a low concentration (adding water to something can dilute it)

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Surfactant

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a chemical added to water to reduce the surface tension (liquid soap is a surfactant)

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Polar

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A molecule with certain charges at each end (+and-) is a polar bond

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute

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Concentrated

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how much solute is dissolved in a solvent (low or high concentration)

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Surface Tension

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a force acting on the surface of a liquid, tending to minimize the are of the surface and causing it to act like a thin membrane

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Indicator

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anything that changes color, or reacts to an acid or a base; they help identify the pH level and wether it is an acid or a base

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Saturated

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adding to much solute to a solution, so that no more can possibly dissolve

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Supersaturated

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if you manage to dissolve a little more solute into a saturated solution, it is supersaturated

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