| − | A '''solvent''' is a [[liquid]] substance capable of dissolving other substances<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>, called [[solute]]s. For example, the solvent water can dissolve the solute salt. | + | A '''solvent''' is a [[liquid]] substance capable of dissolving other substances<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>, called [[solute]]s. For example, the solvent [[water]] can dissolve the solute [[salt]]. |