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04/24/2012

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Solution
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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these
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solute
Definition
A substance dissolved in another substance, usually the component of a solution present in the lesser amount
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Solvent
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A substance that dissolves another to form a solution
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solubility
Definition
the amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent under specific conditions
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Unsaturated
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Describes a solution which has the ability to dissolve more of a given solute
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saturated
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decribes a solution containing all the solute that can dissolve in a given solvent
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supersaturated
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describes a solution that contains a concentration of solute which is greater than saturation concentration
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Dilute
Definition
A solution that has been made weaker by addition of more solvent
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Concentrated
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A solution that is stronger due to a lesser amount of solvent
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Miscible
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Describes two liquids that can be mixed in all proportions
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immiscible
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describes two liquids that cannot be mixed in all proportions
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