solvent and solute

What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

• It can dissolve in any solvent.

• It cannot dissolve in a solvent.

• It can only dissolve in water.

• It dissolves in oil but not in water.

What is the role of a solvent in a chemical reaction?

• The solvent provides a medium for the solute to dissolve and interact in a chemical reaction.

• The solvent acts as a catalyst to speed up the reaction.

• The solvent is a byproduct of the chemical reaction.

• The solvent changes the temperature of the reaction.

Give an example of a common solvent.

• Ethanol

• Acetone

• Water

• Benzene

Can gravel dissolve in water?

• Yes, gravel can dissolve in water.

• No, gravel is insoluble in water.

• Gravel partially dissolves in water.

• Gravel dissolves only in hot water.

What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

• It means the substance can dissolve in a solvent.

• It means the substance cannot dissolve in any liquid.

• It means the substance is a solid at room temperature.

• It means the substance is a gas at room temperature.

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

• The solute is the substance that is dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

• The solute is always a liquid, and the solvent is always a solid.

• The solute and solvent are always in equal amounts in a solution.

• The solute is the substance that enhances the color of the solvent.

Is oxygen in water a solute or solvent?

• Oxygen is a solvent in water.

• Oxygen is a solute when dissolved in water.

• Oxygen is neither a solute nor a solvent in water.

• Oxygen is a gas that does not interact with water.

How can you tell if a substance is soluble?

• By testing if it dissolves in a solvent, like water.

• By checking its color and appearance.

• By measuring its density in air.

• By observing its reaction with acids.

Give an example of a common solute.

• Salt

• Sugar

• Flour

• Sand

What is a solution?

• A solution is a heterogeneous mixture of substances.

• A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.

• A solution is a type of chemical reaction.

• A solution is a solid substance that cannot dissolve.