Dissolving and not Dissolving

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process where a substance (solute) mixes with a liquid (solvent) to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as salt or sugar in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute, such as water.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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Salt dissolves in water, breaking into tiny particles that spread throughout the liquid.

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Can all substances dissolve in water?

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No, not all substances can dissolve in water. Some, like sand and chalk, do not dissolve.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is an example of a substance that dissolves in water?

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Sugar is an example of a substance that dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water?

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Sand is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water.

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What is the term for a substance that does not dissolve?

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Insoluble.

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What is the term for a substance that can dissolve?

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Soluble.