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When a solid dissolves evenly in a liquid we get a solution, and a property called density decides what floats or sinks.
Understanding the Name of the Chapter
Solutes
The substance that dissolves, like sugar or salt.
Solvents
The liquid that does the dissolving, usually water.
Solutions
The uniform mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.
What does the name of this chapter tell us?
- A solute is the thing that dissolves.
- A solvent is the liquid that dissolves it.
- Together they make a uniform mixture called a solution.
- We also study how much dissolves, and floating versus sinking.
Topics We Will Study in This Chapter
Topics We Will Study
Intro
Introduction
9.1
What Are Solute, Solvent, and Solution?
9.2
How Much Solute Can a Fixed Amount of Solvent Dissolve?
9.3
Solubility of Gases
9.4
Why Do Objects Float or Sink in Water?
9.5
What Is Density?
