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Solutes and Solvents
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are 2 parts to a solution? | Solutes and Solvents. |
| What is a solute? | A solute is the part that dissolves in a solution. |
| What is a solvent? | A solvent is what the solute dissolves in. |
| How are solutions made? | Solutions are usually made by dissolving solutes in solvents. |
| Is there usually more solute or solvent? | There is usually less solute than solvent in a solution. |
| What happens when a solute dissolves? | Both the solute and solvent particles are still in the solution. They are usually mixed evenly in the solution. |
| What is Water:The Universal Solvent? | It is called the "Universal Solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other solvent. |