Measuring solubility [chemistry only]

2 marks · Normal

State the meaning of the following terms as used in chemistry:

(a)

solute

[1 mark]

(b)

solvent

[1 mark]

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(a) The substance that dissolves in a solvent. · must show Substance that dissolves

(b) The liquid in which a solute dissolves. · must show Liquid in which the solute dissolves

Common mistakes: Mixing up solute and solvent definitions.

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Marking points

B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly states the meaning of 'solute'.

B1 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly states the meaning of 'solvent'.

Worked solution

a) The solute is the substance that dissolves in the solvent. b) The solvent is the liquid in which the solute dissolves.