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Intro to Chemistry Ch 6
Interactive Science Series
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Science
8th Grade
02/09/2018

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solution
Definition
a mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute, and has the same properties throughout
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solvent
Definition
the part of a solution usually present in the largest amount
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solute
Definition
the substance that is dissolved by the solvent
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colloid
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a mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out
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suspension
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a mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration
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dilute solution
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a mixture that has only a little solute dissolved in a certain mixture
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concentrated solution
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a mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in the solvent
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solubility
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a measure of how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature
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saturated solution
Definition
a mixture that contains as much dissolved solute as is possible at a given temperature
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acid
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a substance that tastes sour, reacts with metals and carbonates, and turns blue litmus red
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base
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a substance that tastes bitter, feels slippery, and turns red litmus blue
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indicator
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a compound that changes color in the presence of a base or acid
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corrosive
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the way in which acids react with some metals so as to wear away the metal
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hydrogen ion (H+)
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an atom of hydrogen that has lost its electron
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hydroxide ion (OH-)
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a negative ion made of oxygen and hydrogen
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pH scale
Definition
expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
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neutralization
Definition
a reaction between an acid and a base
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