1.1 Terms to Know
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Understanding and using proper terminology in a subject is always important, and there are a number of key terms used in association with solutions. Many of these you will already know and be familiar with; other terms are new but important. A few of the terms listed below won't be used extensively in this unit but are helpful to know nonetheless.
mixture / compound
homogeneous / heterogeneous mixtures
solution
aqueous solution / tinctures
solute / solvent
soluble / insoluble
solubility
miscible / immiscible
dilute / concentrated
unsaturated / saturated / supersaturated
electrolyte / nonelectrolyte (or electrolytic solution / nonelectrolytic solution)
precipitate (precipitation reaction)
ionization / dissociation
alloy / amalgam