Which is the interaction between the solute and the solvent molecules?
A
Solute
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B
Solvent
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C
Solubility
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D
Aqueous solution
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E
Solvation
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Solution
The correct option is D Solvation Solvation, also sometimes called dissolution, is the process of attraction and association of molecules of a solvent with molecules or ions of a solute.
As ions dissolve in a solvent they spread out and become surrounded by solvent molecules.