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Solvation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Solvation is the process where solvent molecules surround and interact with solute ions or molecules during dissolution.

AP course connection

Topic 3.8: 3.8 Representations of Solutions

Unit 3
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