DISSOLVING
Definition:
Dissolving is when a substance, called the solute, mixes completely with a liquid, called the solvent, and seems to disappear. The substance is still there, but it has spread evenly through the liquid.
Key Points:
A solute (such as sugar or salt) dissolves in a solvent (such as water).
The solute does not disappear—it is still in the liquid.
The mixture formed is called a solution.
Stirring, crushing the solid into smaller pieces, or using warm water can help it dissolve faster.
Not all substances dissolve in water. For example, sand does not dissolve.
Fun Fact:
If you let salty water evaporate, the water disappears but the salt is left behind, showing that it never really disappeared.
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