Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 13 - Solutions - Exercises - Questions - Page 478: 3

Answer

A solvent is the substance that dissolves a solute in an aqueous solution. More specifically, the solvent is the majority component and the solute is the minority. For example, in saltwater solution, water is the solvent and salt is the solute.

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves a solute in an aqueous solution. More specifically, the solvent is the majority component and the solute is the minority. For example, in saltwater solution, water is the solvent and salt is the solute.
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