Question

Define the following terms:

i. Solvent

ii. Solute.​

Answer 1

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The component in which solution formation takesplace and which constitutes larger proportion of a solution is called solvent.

e.g.in sugar solution in water, water is a solvent.

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In a solution the components which dissolvesand constitutes smaller portion / proportion ofa solution is called solute.

e.g. in sugar solution, sugar is a solute.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solvent :

• The substance which is present in larger amount in solution.

Example:

• Water.

Solute:

• The substance which is present in lesser amount in solution.

Example:

• Sugar.

In sugar solution,sugar is solute and water is solvent.

Hope it helps you.