A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a solute. #160;In fluid solutions, the amount of solvent present is greater than the amount of solute. O ...

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Standard IX

Chemistry

Solutions

What is solut...

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What is solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a solute. In fluid solutions, the amount of solvent present is greater than the amount of solute. One of the best examples of solute in our day to day activity is salt. Salt dissolves in water and therefore, salt is the solute.

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