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What is the solute and solvent ?

 Solute and Solvent


A solution is obtained when a substance dissoved in another substance. The substance which is dissolved to obtain a solution is called solute, whereas the substance in which the solute is dissolved is called solvent. For example, when is dissolved in water to obtain a sugar sugar solution, sugar is the solute and water is the solvent. 


In general, the component present in larger amount in a solution is called the solvent, whereas the component present in smaller amount is called the solute. 


Most common solutes are solids, and solvents are liquids. However, solutes may also be liquids and gases. In same solution, the solvent may be a gas or a solid.

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