key term - Aqueous Solution

Definition

An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water. It's usually shown in chemical equations by appending (aq) to the relevant chemical formula.

Related terms

Solvent:

This is a substance that dissolves another substance, known as the solute, to form a solution.

Solute:

This refers to the substance that gets dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Solution:

A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute is dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.