What is the difference of dissolution and solvation?

Question

What is the difference of dissolution and solvation?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvation

"By an IUPAC definition[1], solvation is an interaction of a solute with the solvent which leads to stabilization of the solute species in the solution. "

& take a look at the diagram @ the above link to lokk @ a representation of the ions being "solvated"

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"Dissolution is a kinetic process and it is quantified by its rate. Solubility quantifies the dynamic equilibrium state achieved when the rate of dissolution equals the rate of precipitation."

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dissolving involves the separation of the solute's molecules,

dissociation involves the separatrion of the molecule into ions,

solvation involves complexing the dissolved ion with slovent molecules