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2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent
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The substance in a mixture that is dissolved is called the:
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Solution.
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Solvent.
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Solute.
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Aqueous solution.
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Begin by understanding the basic definitions of the terms involved in a solution. A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
Identify the components of a solution: the solute and the solvent. The solute is the substance that is dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.
Recognize that in an aqueous solution, water is the solvent. This is a specific type of solution where water is the dissolving medium.
Clarify that the solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. For example, in a saltwater solution, salt is the solute and water is the solvent.
Conclude that the correct term for the substance that is dissolved in a mixture is the solute, as it is the component that is dispersed within the solvent.
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