Types of Solutions: Learn the Basics of Solution Chemistry

Question 1

Define a solution.

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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A heterogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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A mixture of a solid and a liquid.

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A mixture of a gas and a liquid.

Question 2

Which factor does not affect solubility?

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Chemical reactivity of the solute

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Surface area of the solute

Question 3

Which type of solution contains the highest concentration of solute?

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Supersaturated solution

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Unsaturated solution

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Saturated solution

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Dilute solution

Question 4

What is the name of the process when a solid solute dissolves in a liquid solvent?

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Dissolution

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

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Deposition

Question 5

Classify salt water as a homogeneous or heterogeneous solution.

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Homogeneous

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Heterogeneous

Question 6

Distinguish between a solute and a solvent.

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The solute dissolves in the solvent.

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The solvent dissolves in the solute.

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Both solute and solvent dissolve in each other.

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The solute is a gas, while the solvent is a liquid.

Question 7

Compare the concentrations of two solutions: one with 1 M of solute and another with 2 M of solute.

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The solution with 2 M of solute is more concentrated.

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The solution with 1 M of solute is more concentrated.

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Both solutions have the same concentration.

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The concentration cannot be determined from the given information.

Question 8

In which practical application are solutions containing electrolytes used to conduct electricity?

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Creating a salt solution in water for electrolysis

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Preparing a sugary drink by dissolving sugar in water

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Dissolving paint in a solvent to create a protective coating

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Creating a cleaning solution by adding baking soda to water

Question 9

Which term describes the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature?

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Solubility

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Concentration

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Molarity

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Saturation

Question 10

What is the primary function of a surfactant in a solution?

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To reduce the surface tension of the solution

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To enhance the solubility of polar solutes in nonpolar solvents

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To catalyze chemical reactions

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To stabilize colloidal solutions

Question 11

Which characteristic is unique to a saturated solution?

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Is in equilibrium with undissolved solute

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Contains more dissolved solute than it can hold at that temperature

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Is a homogeneous mixture

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Is always a transparent liquid

Question 12

Which type of chemical bond is responsible for the cohesion of water molecules in an aqueous solution?

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

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Metallic bond

Question 13

What is the process called when a liquid solution is separated into its components using a selectively permeable membrane?

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Dialysis

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Chromatography

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Distillation

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Extraction

Question 14

What is molarity and how do you calculate it?

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Molarity is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

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Molarity is the mass of solute per liter of solvent.

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Molarity is the volume of solute per liter of solution.

Question 15

Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, forming a single phase with uniform composition throughout?

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Solution

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Heterogeneous mixture

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Colloid

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Suspension

Question 16

In a saturated solution, the...

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Amount of dissolved solute is equal to the maximum amount that can be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure.

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Solution is able to dissolve more solute.

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Solvent is present in excess.

Question 17

A solution with a concentration of 1 M contains...

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1 mole of solute per liter of solution.

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1 gram of solute per liter of solution.

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1 gram of solute per kilogram of solution.

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1 mole of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Question 18

The process of separating a solute from a solvent using a semipermeable membrane that allows the passage of small molecules but not larger ones is called...

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Dialysis

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Distillation

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Chromatography

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Filtration

Question 19

Which of the following is a colligative property of solutions, a physical property that depends on the concentration of solute particles in the solution, regardless of their identity?

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Boiling point elevation

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Density

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Viscosity

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Solubility

Question 20

Which of the following is a uniform mixture resulting from the complete blending of two or more substances?

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Solution

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Suspension

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Colloid

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Heterogeneous mixture

Question 21

In a solution, which component is typically present in the greatest quantity by mass?

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Solvent

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Colloid

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Solute

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Dispersant

Question 22

A solution in which the maximum possible amount of solute is dissolved at a given temperature is referred to as:

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Saturated

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Unsaturated

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Dilute

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Supersaturated

Question 23

A solution containing a higher concentration of solute than it can normally hold at a specific temperature is known as:

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Supersaturated

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Unsaturated

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Dilute

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Saturated

Question 24

Which type of solution has the ability to conduct electricity?

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Electrolyte

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Suspension

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Colloid

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Nonelectrolyte

Question 25

A solution with a pH value below 7 is classified as:

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Acidic

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Basic

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Neutral

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Amphoteric

Question 26

Which of the following observations indicates a saturated solution?

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Sugar water with visible undissolved sugar crystals at the bottom of the container

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Oil and water mixture

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Salt water with no visible salt crystals

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Vinegar with dissolved salt

Question 27

Select the example that represents a homogeneous solution.

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Salt water

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Oil in water

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Chalk powder in water

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Sand in water

Question 28

Describe the general relationship between gas solubility in a liquid and pressure.

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Increases with increasing pressure

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Remains constant with pressure

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Increases with decreasing pressure

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Decreases with increasing pressure

Question 29

Classify a solution with a pH value below 7.

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Acidic

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Amphoteric

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Basic

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Neutral

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of solution?

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Solid

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Aqueous

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 31

In the formation of a solution, the substance that dissolves into the other is known as the:

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Solute

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Mixture

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Reactant

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Solvent

Question 32

A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature is referred to as:

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Saturated

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Unsaturated

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Supersaturated

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Dilute

Question 33

Which of the following is a colligative property of solutions that depends on the concentration of solute particles?

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Boiling point elevation

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Color

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Density

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Conductivity

Question 34

A solution with a concentration expressed as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent is referred to as:

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Molal

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Percent by mass

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Molar

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Normal

Question 35

Which of the following mixtures is considered homogeneous?

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Salt water

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Oil in water

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Sand in water

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Smoke

Question 36

A solution in which water is the solvent is termed:

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Aqueous

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Dilute

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Concentrated

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Non-aqueous

Question 37

A solution with a relatively small amount of dissolved solute compared to its solvent is considered:

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Dilute

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Supersaturated

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Saturated

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Concentrated

Question 38

In a saturated solution, the solvent has reached its maximum capacity to dissolve the solute at a given temperature. True or False?

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True

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Only true for certain solutes

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Only true for certain solvents

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False

Question 39

A solution with a low concentration of solute is said to be:

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Dilute

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Concentrated

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Saturated

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Supersaturated

Question 40

The process of separating a solute from a solution using a semipermeable membrane is known as:

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Dialysis

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Chromatography

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Distillation

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Filtration

Question 41

The SI unit of concentration is:

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Molarity (M)

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Molality (m)

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Percentage by mass

Question 42

A solution is prepared by dissolving 0.2 mol of NaCl in 2 L of water. What is the molarity of the solution?

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0.1 M

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1 M

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10 M

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0.01 M

Question 43

The colligative properties of a solution depend on:

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The number of solute particles, not their identity

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The concentration of the solution

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The type of solute

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The temperature of the solution

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of solution?

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Colloid

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Gaseous solution

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Aqueous solution

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Solid solution

Question 45

What is the solute in a sugar-water solution?

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Sugar

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Water

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There is no solute

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The mixture

Question 46

Which of the following factors DOES NOT affect solubility?

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Color of the solute

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Nature of the solute and solvent

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Temperature

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Pressure

Question 47

A solution is considered saturated when:

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No more solute can dissolve at that temperature.

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The solute has completely dissolved.

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The solution is very concentrated.

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The solution is clear and transparent.

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a solid solution?

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Brass (a mixture of copper and zinc)

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Vinegar

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Air

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Salt water

Question 49

How does increasing the temperature generally affect the solubility of most solids in liquids?

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Increases solubility

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Decreases solubility

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Has no effect on solubility

Question 50

What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

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Particles in a solution are evenly distributed and smaller than those in a suspension.

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Solutions can be separated by filtration, while suspensions cannot.

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Solutions are always clear, while suspensions are always cloudy.

Question 51

A solution containing a large amount of solute relative to the solvent is considered:

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Concentrated

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Saturated

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Dilute

Question 52

Which of the following statements best describes the process of dissolving?

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Solute particles are surrounded by solvent molecules.

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Solute and solvent particles combine to form new particles.

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Solute particles disappear into the solvent.

Question 53

Which of the following pairs of substances would likely form a solution?

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Water and sugar

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Salt and pepper

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Sand and water

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Oil and water