Investigating Mixtures, Solutions, Elements, and Compounds: Solutions in Action

The video explains what a solution is, describing it as a mixture that appears as a single substance but consists of two or more substances evenly distributed. It highlights that solutions have consistent properties throughout. The video further breaks down the components of a solution into the solvent, which dissolves the other substance, and the solute, which is dissolved. An example is provided using salt and water, illustrating that water acts as a universal solvent capable of dissolving many substances.

In the example of mixing salt and water, identify the solvent and the solute.

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What is meant by the term 'universal solvent'?

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