Solvate (Noun)
Meaning
A compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The crystal structure of the solvate revealed a complex network of hydrogen bonds between the solvent and solute molecules.
- The solvate was isolated from the solution and characterized using various spectroscopic techniques.
- The formation of a solvate can significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of the solute.
- In some cases, the solvate can be more stable than the unsolvated compound, leading to changes in its reactivity.
- The solvate was found to have a higher melting point than the anhydrous compound, indicating strong interactions between the solvent and solute molecules.