Solutions Workshop

Question 1

What is a solution

Answer 1

A mixture of two or more components that forms a single phase that is homogenous

Question 2

What is a solvent

Answer 2

Component determining phase of solution
The greatest proportion of the system

Question 3

What is the solute

Answer 3

Dissolved in solvent

Question 4

How can the solute be dispersed

Answer 4

Dissolution - Transfer of molecules or ions from a solid state into solution

Question 5

What is solubility

Answer 5

Extent to which dissolution proceeds
Prescribed set of experimental conditions
Refers to solute in solvent