Explain solute, solvent, and solution, taking salt and water as examples.

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Solute: A solute that dissolves in a liquid is called a solute.
Solvent: The liquid in which the solid dissolves is called a solvent.
Solution: When a solute is dissolved in a solvent, we get a solution.
For example: Consider the case of salt and water. Salt is the solute and water is the solvent and the resultant mixture is called the salt solution.

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