1.4 know what is meant by the terms: • solvent • solute • solution • saturated solution

Solvent: The substance that the solute is getting dissolved into which then forms a solution. eg. In brine the solvent is the water

Solute:  The substance that is getting dissolved. eg. In brine the solute is the salt

Solution: The product formed from the reaction. eg. In brine the solution is the brine

Saturated solution: A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved, as it's reached its maximum capacity.