#3 Solute + Solvent = Solution

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which a solute is dissolved.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of a solute dissolved in a solvent.

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Give an example of a solution.

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Salt water is an example of a solution.

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What happens to a solute when it is added to a solvent?

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The solute particles disperse evenly throughout the solvent.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent acts as the medium that dissolves the solute.

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Can a solid be a solute?

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Yes, solids can be solutes, such as salt or sugar.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is concentration in the context of solutions?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.