Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute.

Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.

Both the statements are correct.

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Both the statement are incorrect.

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Only statement I is correct.

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Only statement II is correct.

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Solution

The correct option is A Both the statements are correct.
A solution is formed by dissolving one substance into another. The component present in more quantity is a solvent and the one present in lesser quantity is known as a solute.
For example, in lemonade, small amount of lemon juice is added to a lot of water. Hence, in this case, lemon juice is the solute and water is the solvent.

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Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute.

Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.

STATEMENT 1: A solution has a solvent and a solute.

STATEMENT 2: The component of the solution that is dissolved in the solvent

(usually present in lesser quantity) is called solute.

STATEMENT 3: Particles of the solution can be seen with our naked eyes.

STATEMENT 4: Particles of the solution can be separated by the process of filtration.

Q. The component of the solution that is usually present in lesser quantity is called :

In a solution , the material which is present in less quantity us called as solute while the material present in large quantity is called as solvent but if two materials are present in equal amount then how we can classify it as solute and solvent?

Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A solution in which more solute can be dissolved at any particular temperature is known as saturated solution.
Statement 2: Solute is the component of a solution which is generally present in lesser quantity.
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Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute. Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.

Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute.

Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.