Question

The substance that dissolves in the solvent is called the solute.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Solute

• A solute is a substance that presents in less amount and dissolves in the solvent to make a solution.
• For example In salt solution, salt is the solute.

Solvent

• A solvent is a substance that can dissolve a given solute and form a solution with it.
• For example, Water$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$, and Ethanol$\left({\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}\right)$.

So, the substance that dissolves in the solvent is called the solute.

Therefore, the given statement is true.