solute solvent

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What is a solute?

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

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a solution?

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

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Is oxygen in water a solute or solvent?

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Oxygen is the solute in water.

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Which of the following is a common solvent?

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Water is a common solvent.

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What happens when you mix salt in water?

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The salt dissolves in the water, making a salt solution.

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If you dissolve sugar in tea, what is the solute?

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The sugar is the solute.

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If you dissolve carbon dioxide in water, what is the solvent?

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Water is the solvent.

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What is the relationship between solute and solvent in a solution?

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The solute is dissolved by the solvent to form a solution.

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What is an example of a solute?

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Salt is an example of a solute.