Defining Solutions

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Defining Solutions

A solution is a mixture of a solvent and a solute. The solvent is the liquid into which a solute is diluted or dissolved. Solutes may be solids, such as dry chemicals, or liquids. Solvents can be a variety of liquids, from deionized water to organic liquids.
There are several ways to express solutions and their concentrations, including relative percent concentration, molarity, and normality.