Define the Terms Solution, Solute, and Solvent

question 66

Essay

Define the terms solution, solute, and solvent.

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Definitions:

Knee-Jerk Response

An immediate, automatic reaction to a situation, without taking the time to think through the consequences.

Botulin Poisoning

A serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can result in muscle paralysis and is often linked to improperly preserved or canned food.

Endocrine System

The body’s “slow” chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, facilitating communication and response to external and internal stimuli.