Solute vs Solvent

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved into the solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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Water is known as the universal _____.

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solvent.

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You can make a solution more concentrated by adding __________.

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solute.

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Which of the following is an example of a solute? Milk, Sugar, Water, Ginger Ale

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Sugar.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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The solute dissolves in the solvent, forming a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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Can a solvent be a gas?

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Yes, gases can act as solvents, such as air being a solvent for various gases.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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What is an example of a solid solute?

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Sugar or salt.