WHAT'S THE MATTER?: DEFINITIONS Flashcards

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Explain a SATURATED SOLUTION

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When no more substance can be dissolved in a liquid

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Explain a SOLVENT

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A liquid that dissolves solid substances eg water, alcohol

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Explain a SUSPENSION

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

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Explain a SOLUTE

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A substance that dissolves in a liquid eg salt, sugar

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Explain a SOLUTION

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A liquid containing dissolved substances eg salt water, sugar solution

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

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INSOLUBLE

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