Solutions at Work: What Are Solutions?

Upon viewing the Solutions at Work video series, students will be able to do the following:

Explain that a solution is a type of mixture made of two or more substances that are evenly distributed.
Provide an example of a common solution.
Differentiate between the solute and solvent in a solution. Provide an example of a solution and identify the solute and solvent.
Understand that the process of dissolving occurs when particles in a substance separate, or spread out evenly in a mixture.
Describe an alloy as a solid solution consisting of metals or nonmetals dissolved in metals.
Explain that concentration is a measure of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent.
Compare and contrast solutions that have different concentrations.
Understand that solubility is a measure of how well a solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature.
List some of the factors that affect how quickly a substance dissolves in a liquid solvent. Examples include stirring, shaking, and crushing the solute.
Describe acids as compounds that share certain properties when dissolved in water. A common property of most acids is a sour taste.
List some examples of common acids such as lemons, limes, and vinegar.
Explain that bases are compounds that share certain properties when dissolved in water. Many bases have a bitter taste and are slippery.
Cite some common examples of bases such as soaps and ammonia.