Multiple Choice
Which of the following ionic compounds is insoluble in water?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Solubility Rules
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Which term describes a substance that dissolves another substance in a solution?
A
Solute
B
Precipitate
C
Electrolyte
D
Solvent
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Understand the components of a solution: a solution consists of a solute and a solvent.
The solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the solution.
The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in the greater amount.
A precipitate is a solid that forms and separates from a solution, not a dissolving agent.
An electrolyte is a substance that produces ions in solution and conducts electricity, not specifically the dissolving agent.
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