#3 Solute + Solvent = Solution

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. The most common solvent is water.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. For example, salt is a solute when dissolved in water.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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The process of dissolving is called dissolution.

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What happens when you heat a solvent?

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Heating a solvent usually increases the rate at which a solute dissolves in it.

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What is an example of a universal solvent?

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Water is often referred to as the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

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What is the role of stirring in dissolving a solute?

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Stirring helps to distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent, speeding up the dissolving process.

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What is the effect of adding more solute to a saturated solution?

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Adding more solute to a saturated solution will not dissolve; instead, the excess solute will remain undissolved.

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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 does the dissolving.

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Can a gas be a solute?

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Yes, gases can act as solutes. For example, carbon dioxide is a gas that dissolves in water to form carbonated drinks.