1. Yes, in different solutions, substances can interchange roles as solvent or solute depending on their relative quantities. For example, water can act as a solvent for salt in a saltwater solution but as a solute when dissolved in alcohol.

    Yes, in different solutions, substances can interchange roles as solvent or solute depending on their relative quantities. For example, water can act as a solvent for salt in a saltwater solution but as a solute when dissolved in alcohol.

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  2. The solvent is crucial because it determines the physical state of the solution and often dictates the behavior of the solute. It influences factors like solubility, concentration, and the overall properties of the solution.

    The solvent is crucial because it determines the physical state of the solution and often dictates the behavior of the solute. It influences factors like solubility, concentration, and the overall properties of the solution.

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  3. The solute in a solution is defined as the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. It is typically present in smaller quantities compared to the solvent and can be in various states.

    The solute in a solution is defined as the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. It is typically present in smaller quantities compared to the solvent and can be in various states.

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  4. The solvent in a solution is the substance in which the solute is dissolved. It is usually the component present in greater quantity and determines the physical state of the solution.

    The solvent in a solution is the substance in which the solute is dissolved. It is usually the component present in greater quantity and determines the physical state of the solution.

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  5. Yes, solutions can exist in different phases, such as solid solutions (alloys like brass), liquid solutions (like saltwater), and gaseous solutions (like air). The phase of a solution depends on the physical state of the solvent and solute at a given temperature and pressure.

    Yes, solutions can exist in different phases, such as solid solutions (alloys like brass), liquid solutions (like saltwater), and gaseous solutions (like air). The phase of a solution depends on the physical state of the solvent and solute at a given temperature and pressure.

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