The solute is a substance that dissolves in other substances and is present in larger quantity in the solution

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Solute particles dissolve in solvent particles and form a solution but solute is present in smaller quantity in solution as compared to solvent.

Solution = Solute + Solvent

. Example: When sugar is dissolved in water it forms a homogeneous mixture. Here, sugar is the solute while water is solvent and sugar is present in smaller quantity while water is present in larger quantity.

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