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A liquid that can dissolve things is a solvent. The thing being dissolved is a solute.

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Solvent.

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What liquid can dissolve things?

Water can.


What is the term for when a solid does not dissolve into a liquid?

This substance is insoluble in the liquid.


Do all things dissolve in some type of liquid?

no no no


Is a solvent liquid that dissolves sugar?

No, a solvent can dissolve many things and not necessarily just sugar. Water is a solvent and also a liquid and can dissolve sugar, However, it can also dissolve many other things.


Is a dishwashing liquid solute or solvent?

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Which liquid can dissolve diamond?

No room temperature liquid can dissolve diamond.


What can dissolve in liquid?

something that can be dissolve in liquid is called soluble. if the solute can dissolve in the solvent, it is called a solution


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When you dissolve a substance in a liquid you get a solution.


When minerals dissolve in a liquid does it evaporate or melt?

Dissolve.


What happen when liquid mixed with solid?

If the solid is soluble (can dissolve) then it will dissolve in the liquid and give you a solution.


What does a dissolve solid and a liquid make?

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What is the word that is used when something that can dissolve cannot dissolve when there is a certain amount of it in the liquid?

The liquid becomes SATURATED.