English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Explain the terms "solvent", "solute", and "solution"
Explain the terms "solubility" and "saturation"
Describe how the solubility of substances in water changes with temperature
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Words and meanings to learn
solvent
a liquid which can dissolve a solute
solution
a mixture which contains both a solvent and solute
saturation point
the point at which no more substance can be dissolved in a solvent
solute
the substance dissolved in a solvent, thus forming a solution
solubility
the amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature and pressure is known as the solubility of that substance; this can be affected by temperature and pressure, and can be expressed in various units such as grams per litre
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Resources: A beaker of water, graduated cylinder, thermometer, test tube and a small amount of sugar and salt.
Core Handout: An investigation sheet and questions to accompany the Mission Assignment.
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