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1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

3. Chemical Reactions

Balancing Chemical Equations

General Chemistry

3. Chemical Reactions

Balancing Chemical Equations

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Multiple Choice

In the context of solutions, which of the following best describes the term 'solvent'?

The substance that reacts with the solute to form a precipitate

The substance that dissolves the solute and is present in the largest amount

The substance that increases the boiling point of the solution

The substance that is dissolved in a solution

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Begin by understanding the concept of a solution in chemistry, which is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

Identify the components of a solution: the solute and the solvent. The solute is the substance that is dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

Recognize that the solvent is typically present in the largest amount in a solution. It is the medium in which the solute is dispersed.

Clarify that the solvent does not necessarily react with the solute to form a precipitate; rather, it facilitates the dissolution of the solute.

Understand that the solvent's role is crucial in determining the properties of the solution, such as boiling point and solubility, but it is not defined by these changes.