Solute
The component which is dissolved in the solvent is called solute.
It is usually present in less quantity.
Example -
- In a solution of salt and water, sugar is dissolved
- So, salt is solute.
Solvent
The component of a solution which dissolves the other component in itself is called solvent.
It is usually present in larger quantities.
Example -
- In a solution of salt and water, water dissolves the salt
- So, water is solvent
Difference between Solute and Solvent
| Solute | Solvent |
| Component which is Dissolved | Component which dissolves the other component |
| It is usually present in smaller quantities | It is usually present in larger quantities |
| Boiling point is higher than solvent | Boiling point is lower than solute |
| Found in solid, liquid or gaseous state | Found majorly in liquid state, but can be gaseous as well |
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