Definitions
The liquid part of a solution that does the dissolving.
Solvent
In a salt-water mixture, salt is the ______.
Solute
Term for a substance that can easily dissolve in a solvent.
Soluble
A solution with a small amount of dissolved solute.
Diluted solution
The substance that gets dissolved in a liquid.
Solute
In a sugar-water mixture, water is the ______.
Solvent
Term for a substance that cannot dissolve in a solvent.
Insoluble
A solution with a large amount of dissolved solute.
Concentrated solution
A mixture that looks the same all throughout.
Homogeneous mixture
Name a solid that can dissolve in water.
Salt (or Sugar)
Term for two liquids that can easily mix together, like water and vinegar.
Miscible
True or False:
Solutes can only be solid before they dissolve.
False
(they can be solids, liquids, or gases)
Water is called this because it can dissolve many substances.
Universal solvent
Name a solid that does not dissolve in water.
Sand
Term for two liquids that cannot mix together, like oil and vinegar.
Immiscible
Adding more water to a strong drink makes it more ______.
Diluted
The process when a solute is added to a liquid and disappears.
Dissolving
Name a liquid that does not mix with water.
Oil
Oil floats on water because oil is less ______.
Dense
The chemical rule for dissolving is "like dissolves ______".
Like