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GCSE Chemistry · key term
A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
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Specification 4.1.1.2, 4.2.2.2, 4.3.2.5 · Paper 1
A substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
Revise: Mixtures and Separation TechniquesIn a solution, the solute is dissolved in a liquid called the solvent. Salt is the solute and water is the solvent in salt water.
A substance dissolved in a liquid to form a solution.
The substance that dissolves in a solvent when a solution forms.
Specification 1.49, 2.7, 3.7, 5.8C · Paper 1, Paper 2
A substance that dissolves in a solvent.
Revise: Concentration CalculationWhen a solute dissolves in a solvent, it forms a solution. For example, sodium chloride dissolves in water to form an aqueous solution. Concentration tells you how much solute is present in a given volume of that solution.
A dissolved substance in a solution.
The substance that is dissolved to form a solution.
Specification C2.1f, C5.1a, C5.1f, PAG 3, PAG 7 · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
A solute is a substance that dissolves in a solvent.
Revise: Separation TechniquesFor example, salt dissolves in water to make a solution: salt is the solute and water is the solvent. Sand does not dissolve in water.
The substance that is dissolved to form a solution.
The substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
A substance dissolved in a solvent.
The dissolved substance in a solution.
Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
The substance dissolved in a solvent.
The substance that is dissolved in a solvent.
The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
Do not assume that a solution containing more solute is necessarily more concentrated: its volume must also be considered.
Use the volume of the solution in the denominator, not the mass or volume of the solute. Include g dm⁻³ in your final answer.
When comparing solutions, refer to the amount of dissolved substance in the same volume; an amount of solute alone does not determine concentration.
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