Chemistry
Explain the terms
(a) Solution
(b) solute
(c) solvent
Water
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(a) Solution — A solution is a homogenous mixture of two or more components whose composition may be gradually changed by changing the relative amounts of the components.
(b) Solute — The substance that dissolves in the solvent to form a solution is known as Solute.
(c) Solvent — The medium of dissolution that allows one or more components to dissolve in it to form a solution is known as Solvent.
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