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: [[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 paints. | : Some [[solvent]]s are dangerous to [[human]]s and are sometimes used as [[drug]]s. These include the [[solvent]]s used in some paints. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158762/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158762&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=a0fffa35b3ea49a63404f6704e0df7cc ''Solvent, pages 112-3, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359381/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359381&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=47c8d1ae58d8b3a5e2094cd447154558 ''Solvents, pages 11, 162, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 13 November 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.