Based on the two activities you have

done, can you conclude that solutions

have the following characteristics?
 It is homogeneous. It is a mixture of
one phase only. The components are so
well mixed that all parts of the solution
appear the same. Solutions have the
same composition and properties
throughout.
 The solute cannot be separated from
the solvent through filtration because
these are so small that they pass
through the filter paper or cloth.
 A solution is often clear and
transparent.
In Activity 3, you have observed that there is
a maximum amount of solute that can
dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a
certain temperature. This is what is called
the solubility of the solute.
Concentration of Solutions
The concentration describes the relative
amounts of solute and solvent in a given
volume of solution. When there is a large
amount of dissolved solute for a certain
volume of solvent, the solution is
concentrated. A dilute solution has a small
amount of dissolved solute in comparison to
the amount of solvent.
 Factors Affecting How Fast a Solid
Solute Dissolves

1. The Effect of Stirring

2. The Effect of Particle Size
3. The Effect of Temperature
Perform the following operations.
1. 98 + - 25
2. -73 + -67
3. -86 + 34 + 98
4. 79 – (-54)
5. -45 – 23
6. 85 – 98