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A solvent is a substance that dissolves the solute in a solution. For example, in salt water, water is the solvent and the salt is the solute. Water dissolves the salt.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe solvent is the substance that dissolves another in a solution
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∙ 11y agoThe solvent in an aqueous solution is water.
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∙ 8y agoA solvent is something that dissolves something else. For instance, if you dissolve sugar in water, then water is the solvent. Solvents are nearly always liquids, but can be solids or gases.
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∙ 8y agoSolvent is a substance able to dissolve another substance called solute.
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∙ 12y agoFor an aqueous solution the solvent is water - H2O.
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What is the solute and solvent of ribena?
It can be either. -if ridena is having something disolved in it (when it is in majority) it is the solvent -if ridena is disolving into something (when it is in the minority) it is the solute.
What purpose is the developing solvent used?
A developing solvent is basically a liquid that you can add to something to dissolve another liquid. This solvent works by making the other liquid evaporate.
How are solvent and solute alike?
The "solute" is the item that is dissolved in the "solvent".
What are the 7 S words in science to do with dissolving?
Solute which is the solid being dissolved Solvent which is the liquid the solid is dissolving into Solution which is the solute and the solvent mixed together Soluble which means that something will dissolve Insoluble which means that something will not dissolve Solubility which is how much something will dissolve and Saturated which is when a solution has dissolved that maximum amount of solute
What is the definition of universal solvent?
The definition for universal solvent is a substance that dissolves solids liquids and gases, or water. <Mayor Rick>
What is the solvent in an experiment?
The solvent is the liquid you will be using if you are dissolving something in the experiment.
Is gel a solvent?
No, gel is not a solvent, it's usually a reduction of something.
How can you get out of something sticky?
Use a solvent.
What you get if you dissolve something in a solvent?
You get a solution.
Is hydrogen peroxide a solvent or solute?
It depends on the other substance that you are using. A solute is something that dissolves in something else. A solvent is something that other substances dissolve in For example: Salt dissolves in water Water is the solvent Salt is the solute
What does solvent mean scientifically?
Water is a solvent. A solvent is a liquid which can dissolve a particular solid.
What is the solute and solvent of ribena?
It can be either. -if ridena is having something disolved in it (when it is in majority) it is the solvent -if ridena is disolving into something (when it is in the minority) it is the solute.
Is there a solvent in every solute?
No. A solvent is something in which a solute will dissolve. Thus water is a solvent and salt is a solute.If one has a solution then the solvent contains the solute but NOT the other way round (as your question asks).
What substance is responsible to dissolve something else?
solvent
What do you call water whch has a chemical dissovled in it?
Water that has something dissolved in it is called a solvent. A solute dissolved in a solvent is a solution. If the solvent is water, it's an aqueous solution.
What purpose is the developing solvent used?
A developing solvent is basically a liquid that you can add to something to dissolve another liquid. This solvent works by making the other liquid evaporate.
What is the definition of a solvent and the definition of a solute?
A solvent is something in which a solute will dissolve.Thus water is a solvent and salt is a solute.If one has a solution then the solvent contains the solute
