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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What is a suspension?

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A suspension is a mixture that contains insoluble substances in a solvent.

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In a sodium chloride solution, what is sodium chloride considered?

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Sodium chloride is considered the solute.

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What happens to the rate of dissolving when you stir a solution?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving a solid in a liquid.

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How does crushing a solute affect its dissolving rate?

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Crushing a solute increases its surface area, which speeds up the dissolving process.

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What effect does raising the temperature of water have on dissolving solids?

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Raising the temperature of water increases the rate at which solids dissolve.

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What is the solvent in a salt solution?

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The solvent in a salt solution is water.

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Why does sample A dissolve more slowly than sample B?

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Sample A has the smallest surface area, which slows down the dissolving process.