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Solute | A substance whose particles are dissolved in a solution |
Solvent | A substance in which a solute dissolves |
Dissociation | the seperation of ions in an ionic compound as the compound dissolves |
Dispersion | The process of dissolving by breaking into smaller pieces |
Ionization | The process by which neutral molecules gain or lose electrons |
Solubility | The maximum amount of solute that normally dissolves in a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature |
Saturated Solution | A solution that contains as much solute as the solvent can normally hold at a given temperature |
Unsaturated Solution | A solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature |
Supersaturated Solution | A solution that contains more solute than the solvent can normally hold at a given temperature |
Concentration | The amount of solute dissolved in a certain amount of solvent |
Molarity | The number of moles of a dissolved solute per liter of solution |
Acid | A compound that produces hydronium ions when dissolved in water; a proton donor |
Indicator | A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base |
Base | A compound that produces hydroxide ions when dissolve in water; a proton acceptor |
Neutrilization | A chemical reaction between and acid and a base |
Salt | An ionic compound formed when an acid reacts with a base |
pH | A measure of the hyronium ion concentration of a solution |
Buffer | A solution that is resistant to arge changes in pH |
Electrolyte | A compound that produces ions when it dissolves |