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| A solution in which the solvent is water |
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| dissolved particles in a solution |
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| the dissolving medium in a solution |
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| a process that occurs when an ionic solute dissolves; in solution, the ions are surrounded by solvent molecules |
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| a compound that conducts an electric current in aqueous solution or in the molten state; all ionic compounds are electrolytes, but most covalent compounds are not |
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| a compound that does not conduct an electric current in aqueous solution or in the molten state |
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| water molecules that are an integral part of a crystal structure |
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| material that takes moisture out of the air |
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| a hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent |
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| a mixture from which some of the particles settle out slowly upon standing |
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| a liquid mixture containing particles that are intermediate in size between those of a suspension and a true solution; these particles are evenly distributed throughout the liquid and do not settle out with time |
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| scattering of light by particles in a colloid or suspension, which causes a beam of light to become visible |
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| the chaotic movement of colloidal particles, caused by collision with particles of the solvent in which they are dispersed |
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| the colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another |
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| agent that causes emulsion |
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