what kind of parameters are taken into account to classify a substance into a solute or a solvent?
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One of the most basic parameters is that usually, solutes are solids, whereas solvents are liquids.
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Explanation:
A solute is defined as a substance which is present in small proportion in a solution. It is termed as dispersed phase because it is getting dispersed in the phase. It can be solid, liquid or gas.
A solvent is defined as a substance which is present in large proportion in a solution. It is termed as dispersion medium because in it the solute is getting dispersed. It can be solid, liquid or gas.
From the above information, we can easily classify a substance into a solute or solvent.
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