Water
A polar molecule that is known as a universal solvent
Solvent
The substance that exists in the greatest quantity in a solution
Ionic Compound
When dissolved, this compound breaks into atoms
Concentration
The amount of solute in a given amount of solvent
Solute
The substance that exists in the lesser quantity in a solution
Polar
When a molecule has a positive charge and a negative charge
Covalent compound
When dissolved, this compound breaks into molecules
Supersaturated
A solution that is holding more solute than it normally can
Rate of solubility
How long it takes for a substance do dissolve
Saturated
A solution that is holding the maximum amount of solute it can.
Solubility
The amount of solute that can be dissolved