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What is Solute?
A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. The amount of

solvent in a fluid solution is greater than the amount of solute. Salt and
water are two of the most common examples of solutes in our daily lives.
Since salt dissolves in water, it is the solute.
A solute is a substance that can be dissolved into a solution by a solvent.

A solute can take many forms. It may be in the form of a gas, a liquid, or
a solid. The solvent, or material that dissolves the solute, separates the
molecules of the solute and distributes them evenly.
What is Solvent?
The part of a solution that is present in the greatest amount is called a
solvent. It’s the liquid that the solute is dissolved in. A solvent is usually
a liquid. The word “solvent” is derived from the Latin word solv, which
means “to loosen or untie.”
According to general information on the internet and descriptions given

in some books, water is the most powerful solvent among others. It’s also
known as the “universal solvent” because it can dissolve almost any
material better than any other liquid. Also, because of its polarity, water
is an excellent solvent.
Important Difference between Solute and Solvent
Some important differences between solute and solvent are tabulated
below.
Basis for
Solvent Solute
Comparison
A solute is a substance that can be

The part of a solution that is present in the greatest
dissolved into a solution by a solvent. A
amount is called a solvent. It’s the liquid that the Definition
solute can take many forms. It may be in
solute is dissolved in. A solvent is usually a liquid.
the form of a gas, a liquid, or a solid.
The solvent is the solution’s medium step, which The dispersed step of a solution is known
Phase
disperses the solute particles. as the solute.
In a solution, the amount of solvent is greater than In a solution, the amount of solute is less
Quantity
the amount of solute. than the amount of solvent.
The majority of solvents are liquids, but some The state of a solute may be solid, liquid, or
Physical state
solvents can remain in a gaseous state. gaseous.
The solution is almost certainly in the solvent The solution may or may not be in the State of the
state. solute’s state. solution
The boiling point of solvents is lower than that of The boiling point of the solute is higher
Boiling point
solutes. than that of the solution.
Solubility is determined by the solvent’s Solubility is determined by the solute’s

Dependability
properties. properties.
The solubility of a solute is determined by

Solubility is determined by the solvent’s
its properties, such as surface area and Solubility
properties, such as polarity.
molecule size.
Heat is transferred to the solute in a

Heat is moved from the liquid to the solution. Heat transfer
solution.
Examples of the solvent include Water, Ethanol, Examples of solutes include sugar,
Methanol, Acetone, tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, dissolved carbon dioxide, oxygen, water Examples
Methyl acetate, and Ethyl acetate. vapour, carbon dioxide, argon
Types of Solvents
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 Hydrocarbon solvents – Hydrocarbon solvents are organic

solvents with only hydrogen and carbon atoms in their
molecules. In the refinery of crude oil, hydrocarbon solvents
are formed as volatile fractions. The resulting hydrocarbon
solvents have varying proportions of paraffinic, naphthenic,
and aromatic constituents.
 Oxygenated solvents – Solvents of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen atoms in their chemical structure are known as
oxygenated solvents. The oxygen molecule is present in an
oxygenated solvent, which has a high solvency and low
toxicity. Paints, inks, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, adhesives,
cosmetics, detergents, and food processing all use these
solvents.
 Halogenated solvents – Solvents containing a halogen, such
as chlorine, bromine, or iodine, are known as halogenated
solvents. Many people recognize perchloroethylene as an
example – a highly effective solvent used in dry cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Q1
Is water a solute or solvent?
The solvent is the material that usually decides the solution’s physical
state (solid, liquid or gas). The solute is the product that the solvent
dissolves. A solution of salt and water, for example, has water as the
solvent and salt as the solute. Water is also known as the “universal
solvent” because it can dissolve almost any material better than any other
liquid.
Q2
What is the Solution? Explain with an example.
A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that is homogeneous. A

solution is made up of two components: a solute and a solvent. Salt, for
example, is the solute dissolved in water as the solvent in a saline
solution.
Q3
How many types of liquid solution are there?
There are two types of solutions depending on whether the solvent is

water or not. Aqueous solutions are those in which the solvent is water.
Sugar in water, carbon dioxide in water, and other similar solutions are
examples. Non-Aqueous Solutions: These solutions do not use water as a
solvent.
Q4
How do you describe a solution?
A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that have been

dissolved in a liquid medium. To avoid confusion with a mixture, which
is heterogeneous (multiple compounds exist in different structures),
solutions are homogeneous, meaning that the solute’s atoms are
uniformly distributed in the solvent (ex. water, ethanol).
Q5
What is solvent action?
Solvent action is a concept that describes the rate of solvent transport

processes within the paint, as well as chemical reactivity caused by
solvent uptake.
Q6
What are organic solvents made of?
Carbon-based solvents are known as organic solvents (i.e., they contain

carbon in their molecular structure). Aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic
hydrocarbons, amines, esters, ethers, ketones, and nitrated or chlorinated
hydrocarbons are only some of the substances that can be used as organic
solvents.

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What is Solute?

A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. The amount of

A solute is a substance that can be dissolved into a solution by a solvent.

According to general information on the internet and descriptions given

A solute is a substance that can be

Solubility is determined by the solvent’s Solubility is determined by the solute’s

The solubility of a solute is determined by

Heat is transferred to the solute in a

 Hydrocarbon solvents – Hydrocarbon solvents are organic

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Is water a solute or solvent?

What is the Solution? Explain with an example.

A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that is homogeneous. A

There are two types of solutions depending on whether the solvent is

How do you describe a solution?

A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that have been

What is solvent action?

Solvent action is a concept that describes the rate of solvent transport

What are organic solvents made of?

Carbon-based solvents are known as organic solvents (i.e., they contain

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