Question

In a salt solution, salt is the_________ (solute/solvent).

Answer 1

• Solute: The substance (smaller component) that dissolves in a solvent to produce a homogeneous mixture.
• Solvent: The substance (larger component) in which a solute dissolves to produce a homogeneous mixture.
• Example: In a solution of salt and water, water is the solvent and salt is the solute.
• Salt dissolves in a given amount of water and produces the salt water solution which exists in a liquid state as that of the solvent water.

In a salt solution, salt is the solute.