Chemistry
Name the solute, solvent & solution in the statement - 'potassium chloride dissolves in water to give potassium chloride solution'. Define each of the terms in italics.
Answer
Solute — potassium chloride
The substance which dissolves or disappears in the solvent i.e., liquid to form a solution is called a solute.
Solvent — water
The liquid or medium of dissolution which allows the solute to dissolve in it so as to form a solution is called a solvent.
Solution — potassium chloride solution.
A homogeneous mixture of a solute in a solvent is called a solution.
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