[1NA/E] Chapter 4: Separation Techniques
Solute: the substance that makes up the minority of the solution (substance that dissolves in a solvent). E.g salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent) Solvent: the substance that makes up the majority of the solution (the substance that dissolves the solute). E.g water (solvent) dissolves salt (solute). Note: water is a universal solvent. “Universal” is … Read more