Question

what do you understand by solvent and solute

Answer 1

 

A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid or gaseous solute.  A solute is a substance dissolved in another substance.


Solute is a minor component added to the solvent or solution


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Answer 2

The substance in which solute is dissolved is called solvent and a solute that has been dissolved in a solvent form a solution is called as solute