Solutions

The video tutorial explains the concept of solutions, where a solute dissolves in a solvent to form a mixture. It describes the properties of solutions, emphasizing that dissolving is a physical process and not a chemical reaction. The video also discusses solubility, highlighting that some substances are insoluble in water but may dissolve in other solvents like acetone. It introduces the concept of saturation, where no more solute can dissolve, and explains how temperature affects the rate of dissolving, with higher temperatures speeding up the process.

What is the term used for a liquid that can dissolve substances?

Explain the difference between a solute and a solvent.

What happens to the solid particles when they dissolve in a liquid?

What is meant by the term 'saturation' in the context of solutions?

How does temperature affect the rate at which a solute dissolves?