Solutions

What is the difference between Solute and Solvent

• The solute is the liquid that dissolves, while the solvent is the solid being dissolved.
• The solute is the mixture of substances, and the solvent is the container holding them.
• The solute is always a gas, and the solvent is always a liquid in solutions.
• The solute is the substance being dissolved, and the solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.