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Solutions,solvents and separating mixtures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solute | the substance that dissolves in the water |
| solvent | the liquid in which the solute dissolves |
| solution | the mixture of a solvent and solute |
| soluble | a substance that dissolves in water |
| insoluble | a substance that does not dissolve in water |
| saturated solution | one that contains as much dissolved solute as possible at a given temperature |
| crystallisation | the formation of crystals when a hot saturated solution is colled |