6.5.1 Solute, Solvent and Solution

If a substance dissolves in a liquid, it is called a solute and the liquid is called the solvent. The resulting mixture is called a solution.

Solute	Solid which dissolves
Solvent	Liquid which does the dissolving
Solution	Solute + solvent
Saturated solution	A solution which will dissolve no more solute.
Soluble substance	A substance that will dissolve in a solvent.
Insoluble substance	A substance that will not dissolve in a solvent