Category: Lab Notes: Solution basics

Aqueous Solution

An aqueous solution is a homogeneous mixture where water serves as the solvent, dissolving various solutes to form a uniform…

Non-aqueous Solution

A non-aqueous solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solvent is any substance other than water. These solutions are crucial…

Molecular Solute

Molecular solutes are non-ionic compounds that dissolve in a solvent, typically water, without breaking apart into ions, setting them apart…

Ionic Solute

Ionic solutes are compounds that dissociate into charged particles, or ions, when dissolved in a solvent, typically water, forming an…

Solvent

A solvent is a substance that dissolves other substances (solutes) to form solutions. Solvents are typically liquids but can also…

Solute

Solute and solvent are the two components of the solution. The dissolved component is called solute whereas the component in…

Solution

A homogeneous mixture of two or more non-reactive substances is called a solution. A solution is prepared by dissolving one…