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Solutions and Composition

The concept of a solution as a homogeneous phase composed of different chemical substances, including the expression of composition in terms of weight percent and atom percent, and the relationship between these two measures of composition

intermediate
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Solutions are essential in chemistry, representing mixtures where a solute is uniformly distributed within a solvent. Understanding solutions involves recognizing their components, types, and properties, which are crucial for various applications in science and industry. Concentration plays a vital ...

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Key Terms

Solvent
The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

Example: Water is a common solvent.

Solute
The substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

Example: Salt is a solute in saltwater.

Concentration
The amount of solute in a given volume of solution.

Example: A 10% salt solution has 10 grams of salt in 100 mL of water.

Homogeneous Mixture
A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

Example: Sugar dissolved in water is a homogeneous mixture.

Saturation
The point at which a solution can no longer dissolve additional solute.

Example: When no more sugar dissolves in water, the solution is saturated.

Dilution
The process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution.

Example: Adding water to a concentrated juice makes it less sweet.

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Key Concepts

SolventSoluteConcentrationHomogeneous Mixture