Question

match the following terms with their definitions in the context of water as a solvent
measure of how much solute can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent
substance, often a liquid, used to dissolve another substance
substance that is dissolved in a solution
a mixture of a solute and a solvent
solute
solvent
solution
solubility

Explanation:

• Solute: A substance that is dissolved in a solution.
• Solvent: A substance, often a liquid, used to dissolve another substance.
• Solution: A mixture of a solute and a solvent.
• Solubility: A measure of how much solute can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent.

Answer:

• Solute: Substance that is dissolved in a solution.
• Solvent: Substance, often a liquid, used to dissolve another substance.
• Solution: A mixture of a solute and a solvent.
• Solubility: Measure of how much solute can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent.