Dissolution is the process by which a solute in gaseous, liquid, or solid phase dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.
Topic 7.11: 7.11 Introduction to Solubility Equilibria
Dissolution cheat sheet for homework
A substance that can dissolve other substances. In our analogy, the coffee is the solvent.
A substance that gets dissolved in another substance. In our analogy, the sugar is the solute.
The result of a solute being dissolved in a solvent. In our analogy, the sweetened coffee is the solution.