MooMooMath and Science: Solvent, Solute, and Solution

Key Terms

• Solvent: The substance that is doing the dissolving.
• Solute: The substance that is to be dissolved.
• Solution: The combination of solute and solvent.

Examples

Coffee

• Solvent: Water
• Solutes:
  • Soluble portions of coffee
  • Sugar
  • Cream

Tea

• Solvent: Water
• Solutes:
  • Soluble portions of tea
  • Sugar

Dissolving Gases

• Example: Water flowing over rocks
  • Solvent: Water
  • Solute: Oxygen dissolved in water

Conclusion

• Understanding the roles of solvent and solute helps to define what a solution is.

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