Here's a breakdown:
* Solute: The substance being dissolved (e.g., sugar in water).
* Solvent: The substance doing the dissolving (e.g., water).
* Solution: The homogeneous mixture formed when the solute dissolves in the solvent.
Dilute solutions have a low concentration of solute, meaning there is a small amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.
Examples:
* Weak tea: A small amount of tea leaves is dissolved in a large amount of water.
* Saltwater with a small amount of salt: A small amount of salt is dissolved in a large amount of water.
* A dilute acid solution: A small amount of acid is mixed with a large amount of water.
Opposite of a dilute solution:
The opposite of a dilute solution is a concentrated solution. Concentrated solutions have a high concentration of solute, meaning there is a large amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.
