Define the term – (a) solute (b) solvent (c) solution with reference to addition of sodium chloride to water.
Define the term –
(a) solute
(b) solvent
(c) solution
with reference to addition of sodium chloride to water.
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(a) Solute— The substance which dissolves or disappears in the solvent i.e. liquid to form a solution is called a solute. e.g. sodium chloride. .
(b) Solvent— The liquid or medium of dissolution which allows the solute to dissolve in it, so as to form a solution is called a solvent, e.g. water.
(c) Solution— A homogenous mixture of a solute in a solvent is called a solution.
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