Dissolving

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process in which a solute mixes with a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that does the dissolving 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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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is a method of separating solutions by turning the liquid into vapor, leaving the solute behind.

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Is ocean water a solution?

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Yes, ocean water is a solution because it contains dissolved salts and other substances.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in tea?

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When sugar dissolves in tea, it breaks down into smaller particles and mixes evenly with the liquid.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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The solute is the substance being dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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Can you name a common solvent?

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Water is a common solvent, often referred to as the 'universal solvent'.

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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.