Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is a solvent and a solute?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In a solution, the component which is present in the largest proportion is called solvent. The other components which are in less proportion than the solvent are called solutes.