While an electromagnetic wave<span> is called just a disturbance, a </span>mechanical wave<span> is considered a periodic disturbance. </span>Mechanical waves<span> are also called elastic </span>waves<span>as their propagation depends on the elastic properties of the medium through which the </span>waves<span> pass.</span>
In order for a solute to dissolve in a solvent,
the attractive forces between solute particles and the solvent particles must
be stronger than the attractive forces between solute-solute and
solvent-solvent particles. This is important so that the solute will remain in
solution.
