chemistry test
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brinnluzzi on April 6, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 solutions | homogenous mixtures of 2 or more substances |
| solvent | the most abundent component of a solution |
| solute | the least abundant component of a solution |
| solubility | the tendency of a substance to dissolve in another substance |
| saturated solutions | solutions in which the solute will no longer dissolve in the solvent |
| unsaturated solutions | any solution containing less solute then is required to saturate the solution, more solute will dissolve and mix if added |
| gout | involves an excess of uric acid in the blood, insoluble deposits of needle-like crystals of uric acid can form in cartilage, tendons and soft tissue. |
| kidney stones | the kidneys fail to remove uric acid from the body in whcih solid materials composed of calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate are formed. foods such as certain meats,sardines, mushrooms, asparagus, beans and alcoholic beverages can elevate the uric acid in body |
| electrolytes | solutions that contain ions which help conduct electricity |
| strong electrolytes | polar or ionic compounds that ionize completly when it dissolves in water. GOOD conductor of electricity. |
| weak electrolytes | very few ions are avaliable when dissolved in water, weak conductor of electricity |
| molarity | moles of solute per liter of solution. |
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