Solubility

a homogeneous mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent)

The liquid in which the material is dissolved

The solid that is being dissolved

Which factor affects solubility?

Which of the following is a mixture?

Which of the following is a solution?

a solution that contains more of the dissolved solute than could be dissolved by the solvent under normal circumstances

Combinations of substances that can be separated by physical means

a solution in which more solute can be added and dissolved; below the maximum amount of solute

a solution in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in a solvent