solid
saline
solute
solvent
2007-03-15 12:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by Tell It Like It Is! 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A solvent dissolves something else and a solute dissolves in something.
Here are the definitions:
Solid - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/solid
Saline - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/saline
Solute - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/solute
Solvent - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/solvent
2007-03-15 13:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by armrest4160 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ha Ha!
Solid dissolves in liquid
saline is a solution containing dissolved salt(s)
Solute is the substance which dissolves in the solvent
A solvent causes the solute to dissolve, so, yes IT DISSOLVES!
Very clever question!
2007-03-15 20:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A solute is the stuff that dissolves, a solvent is the stuff that it's dissolved by.
Saline means a solution of water and salt.
Solid... ok you know what that means!
2007-03-15 19:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by charmedchiclet 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋