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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


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