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supersaturated: Describes a solutionA mixture of one or more substances dissolved in a solvent to give a homogeneous mixture. that has a greater concentrationA measure of the ratio of the quantity of a substance to the quantity of solvent, solution, or ore. Also, the process of making something more concentrated. of a soluteThe substance added to a solvent to make a solution. than under equilibriumA state in which no net change is occurring, that is, in which the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant; chemical equilibrium is characterized by forward and reverse reactions occurring at the same rate. conditions.

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A substanceA material that is either an element or that has a fixed ratio of elements in its chemical formula. that increases the concentrationA measure of the ratio of the quantity of a substance to the quantity of solvent, solution, or ore. Also, the process of making something more concentrated. of hydroxide ions in aqueousDescribing a solution in which the solvent is water. solutionA mixture of one or more substances dissolved in a solvent to give a homogeneous mixture..