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Solutions (Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry)

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Stewart Hird

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Edexcel ChemistryEdexcel Science (Double Award): ChemistryEdexcel Chemistry (Modular): Unit 1

Solutions terminology

  • You need to know all the following terms used when describing solutions:

Term

Meaning 

Example

Solvent

The liquid in which a solute dissolves

The water in sea water

Solute

The substance which dissolves in a liquid to form a solution

The salt in sea water

Solution

The mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent

Sea water

Saturated solution

A solution with the maximum concentration of solute dissolved in the solvent

Sea water in the Dead Sea

Soluble

Describes a substance that will dissolve

Salt is soluble in water

Insoluble

Describes a substance that will not dissolve

Sand is insoluble in water

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    Stewart Hird

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    Stewart has been an enthusiastic GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB teacher for more than 30 years in the UK as well as overseas, and has also been an examiner for IB and A Level. As a long-standing Head of Science, Stewart brings a wealth of experience to creating Topic Questions and revision materials for Save My Exams. Stewart specialises in Chemistry, but has also taught Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies.

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    Lucy has been a passionate Maths teacher for over 12 years, teaching maths across the UK and abroad helping to engage, interest and develop confidence in the subject at all levels.Working as a Head of Department and then Director of Maths, Lucy has advised schools and academy trusts in both Scotland and the East Midlands, where her role was to support and coach teachers to improve Maths teaching for all.