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Chemistry
10th Grade
02/21/2006

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osmosis
Definition
The diffusion of solvent particles across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher solvent concentration to an area of lower solvent concentration.
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solvation
Definition
The process of surrounding solute particles with solvent particles to form a solution.
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brownian motion
Definition
The erratic movement of colloid particles.
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saturated
Definition
A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute for a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature and pressure.
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molality
Definition
The ratio of the number of moles of solute dissolved in one kilogram of solvent.
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tyndall effect
Definition
Dispersed colloid particles that are large enough to scatter light.
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molarity
Definition
Number of moles of solute dissolved per liter of solution.
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suspension
Definition
A mixture containing particles that settle out if left undisturbed.
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soluble
Definition
Substance that dissolves in a solvent is said to be _______.
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supersaturated
Definition
A solution that contains more dissolved solute than a saturated solution at the same temperature.
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unsaturated
Definition
A solution that contains less dissolved solute for a given temperature and pressure than a saturated solution.
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concentration
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The ________ of a solution is a measure of how much solute is dissolved in a specific amount of solvent or solution.
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colloid
Definition
A heterogeneous mixture of intermediate size particles.
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immiscible
Definition
Two liquids that are mixed together, but separate shortly after.
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solubility
Definition
The maximum amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature and pressure.
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