#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 solvent to form a 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.

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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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In which type of water does salt dissolve the fastest?

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Salt dissolves fastest in hot water.

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What is dissolution?

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Dissolution is the process of a solute being dissolved in a solvent.

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What is an example of a solute?

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An example of a solute is sugar or salt.

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What is an example of a solvent?

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An example of a solvent is water.

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What happens to the solute when it dissolves?

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When a solute dissolves, it breaks down into smaller particles and becomes evenly distributed in the solvent.

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What is the role of temperature in dissolving a solute?

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Increasing the temperature usually increases the rate at which a solute dissolves.

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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 doing the dissolving.