Water as Universal Solvent

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in the largest amount.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent.

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Give an example of a solution.

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An example of a solution is salt dissolved in water.

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What is water known as in chemistry?

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Water is known as the universal solvent.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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When salt is added to water, it dissolves, forming a saltwater solution.

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Can oil dissolve in water?

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No, oil does not dissolve in water; they are immiscible.

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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 doing the dissolving.

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What is an example of a solid solute?

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An example of a solid solute is sugar.

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What is an example of a gas solute?

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An example of a gas solute is carbon dioxide in carbonated water.