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==Key Stage 3==
===Meaning===
A [[solvent]] is the [[liquid]] used to make a [[solution]].
===About Solvents===
: The most common [[solvent]] used is [[water]]. Many different [[solid]]s can [[dissolve]] in [[water]].
: [[Alcohol]] is also a good [[solvent]] and many [[solid]]s which do not [[dissolve]] in [[water]] will [[dissolve]] in [[alcohol]] which is why [[alcohol]] is often used in cleaning products.
: Some [[solvent]]s are dangerous to [[human]]s and are sometimes used as [[drug]]s. These include the [[solvent]]s used in some [[paint]]s.
===Meaning===
A [[solvent]] is the [[liquid]] used to make a [[solution]].
===About Solvents===
: The most common [[solvent]] used is [[water]]. Many different [[solid]]s can [[dissolve]] in [[water]].
: [[Alcohol]] is also a good [[solvent]] and many [[solid]]s which do not [[dissolve]] in [[water]] will [[dissolve]] in [[alcohol]] which is why [[alcohol]] is often used in cleaning products.
: Some [[solvent]]s are dangerous to [[human]]s and are sometimes used as [[drug]]s. These include the [[solvent]]s used in some [[paint]]s.