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: The most common [[solvent]] used is [[water]]. Many different [[solid]]s can [[dissolve]] in [[water]]. | : 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. | : [[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 | + | : Some [[solvent]]s are dangerous to [[human]]s and are sometimes used as [[drug]]s. These include the [[solvent]]s used in some paints. |
Revision as of 18:36, 7 April 2019
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 solids can dissolve in water.
- Alcohol is also a good solvent and many solids which do not dissolve in water will dissolve in alcohol which is why alcohol is often used in cleaning products.
- Some solvents are dangerous to humans and are sometimes used as drugs. These include the solvents used in some paints.