solvent and solute

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What is solubility?

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Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to combine and form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, commonly water.

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What is a solute?

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

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Is oxygen in water a solute or solvent?

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Oxygen is considered a solute when it is dissolved in water.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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If a substance is soluble, it means it can dissolve in a solvent.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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If a substance is insoluble, it means it cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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Give an example of a common solvent.

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Water is a common solvent.

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Give an example of a common solute.

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Sugar is a common solute.

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What happens when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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When a solute dissolves in a solvent, it forms a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.