Main Parts of a Solution: Solute – The substance that gets dissolved 👉 Example: Salt in saltwater Solvent – The substance that does the dissolving 👉 Example: Water in saltwater Tip: Usually, the solvent is the component present in greater amount.
What does it mean? The total energy in the universe stays the same. If a system gains energy, that energy must have come from somewhere else. If it loses energy, that energy goes somewhere else.
What is Calorimetry? Calorimetry is the process of measuring the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change. We use a device called a calorimeter to do this.