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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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Increasing temperature increases the solubility of a solute in a solvent.

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What is concentration in a solution?

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The concentration of a solution is the amount of solute present in a given amount of solvent or solution.

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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.

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Can a solid be a solute?

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Yes, a solid can be a solute if it dissolves in a liquid solvent.

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Can a gas be a solute?

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Yes, a gas can be a solute, such as carbon dioxide in carbonated water.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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The solute particles disperse throughout the solvent, forming a solution.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.