WHAT'S THE MATTER?: DEFINITIONS

Question 1

Explain a SATURATED SOLUTION

Answer 1

When no more substance can be dissolved in a liquid

Question 2

Explain a SOLVENT

Answer 2

A liquid that dissolves solid substances eg water, alcohol

Question 3

Explain a SUSPENSION

Answer 3

A mixture which has small particles of a substance spread throughout a liquid

Question 4

Explain a SOLUTE

Answer 4

A substance that dissolves in a liquid eg salt, sugar

Question 5

Explain a SOLUTION

Answer 5

A liquid containing dissolved substances eg salt water, sugar solution

Question 6

What is the word used to describe a substance that will not dissolve in a liquid?

Answer 6

INSOLUBLE