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What is Solute?

A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. The solute is typically present in a smaller amount than the solvent. When sodium chloride (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent), the resulting solution contains Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions dispersed throughout the water. Solutes can be solid, liquid, or gas; solubility is the maximum amount of solute that will dissolve in a given volume of solvent.

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. The solute is typically present in a smaller amount than the solvent. When sodium chloride (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent), the resulting solution contains Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions dispersed throughout the water. Solutes can be solid, liquid, or gas; solubility is the maximum amount of solute that will dissolve in a given volume of solvent.

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