Question

The substance present in larger component in the solution is known as ____________ (solute/solvent)

Answer 1

Solution:

• The solution is a homogenous mixture of two or more substances or we can say it is a combination of solute and solvent
• The substance that dissolves (smaller component) is called the solute.
• The substance in which the solute dissolves (larger component) is called the solvent.
• The property of a substance to dissolve in a given liquid is known as the solubility of that substance.
• Example: Soda is a solution of Carbon dioxide is the solute, and water is the solvent.

Therefore, The substance present in larger component in the solution is known as solvent.