Its Uses and the
Environment, 6th Edition
solution - ANSa uniform mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute
solvent - ANSthe part of a solution present in the largest amount
solute - ANSthe substance that is present in a solution in a smaller amount and is
dissolved by the solvent
colloid - ANSa mixture that contains small, undissolved particles that do not settle
out.
suspension - ANSA mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by
settling or filtration
concentrated solution - ANSa solution containing a large amount of solute
dilute solution - ANSa solution that contains a small amount of solute
solubility - ANSA measure of how much solute can dissolve in a given solvent at a
given temperature.
unsaturated solution - ANSany solution that can dissolve more solute at a given
temperature
saturated solution - ANSa solution that cannot dissolve any more solute under the
given conditions
supersaturated solution - ANSa solution that contains more solute than it can
theoretically hold at a given temperature; excess solute precipitates if a seed crystal
is added
thermal equilibrium - ANSThe state of two or more objects or substances in thermal
contact when they have reached a common temperature.