Separation Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What is an analyte?
A
The substance being extracted.
2
Q
What is a solvent?
A
The liquid used to dissolve part or all of the analyte.
3
Q
What is the solute?
A
The substance dissolved in the solvent.
4
Q
What is polarity?
A
The tendency for a substance to behave like a magnet
