The document discusses key concepts about solutions including:
1) A solute is the dissolved substance and a solvent is the dissolving medium in a solution. Temperature, pressure, and surface area affect the dissolving process.
2) "Like dissolves like" - polar solutes dissolve best in polar solvents and nonpolar solutes dissolve best in nonpolar solvents.
3) Water is able to dissolve many ionic compounds because its polar molecules are attracted to ions.
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