Solutes, Solvents and Solutions

Master solutes, solvents, and solutions! Learn key definitions and concepts for science success.

Solutes + Solvents = Solutions Watch the video and answer the questions below. Complete the passage below by filling in the missing words. A solution is a mixture in which the particles of the mixed substances are so small that you can't see them, even under a microscope. The most familiar examples of solutions are solids dissolved in liquids. Solute The substances that dissolves. Solvent The substance that a solute dissolves into. Soluble Property of a solute that will dissolve in a solvent. Insoluble Property of a solute that will not dissolve in a solvent. Name three factors that will increase the rate of dissolving. (See your class notes) Unsaturated, Saturated, and Supersaturated Watch the video and answer the questions below. Match the words with it's definition Saturated Cannot dissolve any solute Unsaturated CAN dissolve more solute Supersaturated solution that has dissolved more than normal saturation