Solvation (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The solvation of the salt in water was a crucial step in the purification process.
- Solvation of the metal ion by the ligands resulted in a stable complex.
- The solvation energy of the solute was calculated using molecular dynamics simulations.
- In the solvation process, the solvent molecules formed a shell around the solute particles.
- The rate of solvation was influenced by the concentration of the solute and the temperature of the solution.