Question

Define the following :
1. solvent
2. solute ​

Answer 1

.. A solute is a substance dissolved in another substance. A solute and a solvent make up a solution. The solute is usually present in a smaller amount than the solvent. An example of this would be dissolving a teaspoon of table salt (NaCl) in water (H2O).

Answer 2

solvent is the thing which gets dissolve in the other thing and solute is the thing dissolver