Acids, Bases, and Solutions
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sikkwl on January 10, 2011
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MistermChem - Chemistry Class Group Page, Ms. Whitney's Science Class, Bradwell Institute Science, PMS Study Page, Mrs. Bernat Chem 2012-13, Shelby Tigers
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Solute | The part of a solution present in a smaller amount. |
| Solvent | The part of a solution present in a greater amount. |
| Solution | A mixture that appears uniform throughout and whose particles cannot be easily separated. |
| Solubility | A measure of how well a solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature. |
| Colloid | A mixture containing particles too small to be seen but large enough to scatter a light beam. |
| Saturated Solution | When you add so much solute that no more dissolves. |
| Suspension | A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated. |
| Acid | A substance that tastes sour, is corrosive to metal, turns blue litmus paper red, and produce hydrogen ions in water. |
| Base | A substance that tastes bitter, is slippery, turns red litmus paper blue, and produces hydroxide ions in water. |
| Neutralization | When an acid reacts with a base to form water and a salt. |
| Digestion | The process that breaks down complex molecules of food into smaller particles. |
| Mechanical Digestion | Tears, grinds, and mashes large food particles into smaller particles. |
| Chemical Digestion | When acids and enzymes break large food molecules into smaller molecules. |
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