Solutions

The substance in which the solute dissolves

Water is the universal solvent

Usually a liquid

3 different solvent families

Takes the state of the solvent

During the formation of a solution. energy is either released or absorbed (endothermic/exothermic)

Endothermic: Absorbs energy from surroundings

Exothermic: Releases energy into its surroundings.

Substance whose particles are dissolved in a solution

Popular examples include salt and sugar

The more solute added the more saturated a mixture becomes.

In solutions of fluid, the solvent will be in greater amount than the solute.