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answered 28 May 2026

What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance dissolved in a solvent to form a solution present in the smaller quantity.

SolutionSoluteSolvent
Salt waterNaClWater
Sugar waterSugarWater
Carbonated waterCO₂Water
BrassZincCopper
  • A solute does not settle and cannot be filtered out.

A solute is the dissolved component of a solution, always present in a smaller proportion than the solvent.

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