Solutes, Solvents, Solutions

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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 the substance in which a solute is dissolved.

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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 an example of a solute in saltwater?

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In saltwater, the solute is sodium chloride (NaCl), or salt.

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What is an example of a solvent in a sugar solution?

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In a sugar solution, the solvent is typically water.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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When a solute is added to a solvent, it dissolves, resulting in a 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? Give an example.

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Yes, a solid can be a solute. For example, sugar is a solid solute when dissolved in water.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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The process of dissolving is called solvation.

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What is an alloy?

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An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, where at least one is a metal.