Question

Which is the interaction between the solute and the solvent molecules?

• A. Solute
• B. Solvent
• C. Solubility
• D. Aqueous solution
• E. Solvation

Answer 1

The correct option is E Solvation

Solvation is solute-solvent interaction. It stabilizes solute in the solution. The solute particles ( ions/ molecules) are surrounded by solvent molecules.
For example, when common salt ($NaCl$) is dissolved in water, each $N{a}^{+}$ is surrounded by several water molecules and each $C{l}^{-}$ is surrounded by several water molecules. The interactions between the ions of NaCl (solute) and water (solvent) are ion-dipole interactions.