Solute, solvent and solution
Solute, solvent and solution: Overview
This topic highlights the definition of solute, solvent, and solution. It explains different types of solutions here. A short note on a saturated solution is also given here.
Important Questions on Solute, solvent and solution
Write some examples of the dilute solution.

What is the difference between a dilute concentrated and saturated solution?


Take a beaker and pour of copper sulphate in of water. Gently stir the contents of the beaker with a glass rod. Identify the solute, solvent and solution from it.

Complete the table writing separately the solute and solvent in each solution.
Solution | Solute | Solvent |
---|---|---|
Sugar solution | Water | |
Salt solution | Salt | |
Soda water | ||
Potassium permanganate solution | ||
Copper sulphate solution |

Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
LOSUET

Name a solution in which the solute is a gas.


Take beakers of the same size completely filled with water. Add some sugar powder of equal to the weight of the three marbles in one beaker. Did you find any difference in the water level? Observe and write.

In solution, solute and solvent are evenly mixed together.

Name the type of solution that has a small amount of solutes. (Concentrated solution/Dilute solution)


Name the following:
A solid that dissolves in a solvent.

Complete the following:
Salt (solute) water (solvent) _____. [salt solution/ salt suspension]

Complete the following:
_____ Sugar Sugar solution. (Water/ Oil)

When a solid dissolves in a liquid it forms a _____.

A solid that dissolves in a liquid is called a ______.

What is a solution? Explain two methods for separating the substances in a solution.


Repeat the experiment in the lesson related to dissolving using some other substances. Make a table and fill your findings in it.
Things | These sink | These float |
Given in the lesson | ||
Other things |
