Concentrations in Science
Explore the concept of concentrations in solutions, including dilute and concentrated solutions, and how to identify them.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of solutions and concentrations.
1. What is a solution where a large amount of solute is dissolved in a small amount of solvent called?
Dilute solution
Concentrated solution
Saturated solution
Suspension
2. Which of the following is an example of a dilute solution?
Strong black coffee
A very sweet juice concentrate
Lightly flavored fruit juice
Thick syrup
1. The substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution is called the .
2. When you add more water to a concentrated juice, you are making it more .
3. The is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
1. Imagine you have two glasses of lemonade. One tastes very strong and sour, and the other tastes weak and watery. Which glass contains a more concentrated solution of lemonade? Explain your reasoning.
2. Describe one everyday example of changing the concentration of a solution. What are you adding or removing to change its concentration?
1. A concentrated solution has a small amount of solute and a large amount of solvent.
True
False
2. Adding more solvent to a solution makes it more dilute.
True
False
Look at the image below. It shows a beaker. Imagine you are adding sugar (solute) to water (solvent) in this beaker. Draw dots to represent sugar particles to show a dilute solution and a concentrated solution in two separate beakers.
Dilute Solution
Concentrated Solution
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. When salt dissolves in water, the salt is the .
2. A mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent is called a .
3. If a drink has a very strong flavor, it is likely a solution.