15 Examples of Solute and Solvent

The solute and solvent are the components of a chemical solution, that is, of a homogeneous mixture that occurs when one or more substances are dissolved in another substance.

The solute is the substance that dissolves in another substance. For example: sugar that dissolves in water. The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute. For example:Water (Although this differentiation between solute and solvent is sometimes considered somewhat arbitrary).

The combination of solute and solvent produces a mix which may have different properties than each one has before mixing. This solution is homogeneous because the mixed substances cannot be differentiated. For example: sugar (solute) + water (solvent) = sugar water (solution).

The combination of a solute and a solvent is also called dissolution.

The water is known as the universal solvent since there are many substances that can be diluted in it.

Solute characteristics

Solvent characteristics

Examples of solutes and solvents

1. Solution: Chocolate milk
   • Solute: cocoa powder
   • Solvent: milk
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2. Solution: Vitamin C supplement
   • Solute: effervescent vitamin C tablet
   • Solvent: water
3. Solution: Soda
   • Solute: carbon dioxide
   • Solvent: water
4. Solution: Vinegar
   • Solute: acetic acid
   • Solvent: water
5. Solution: Steel
   • Solute: carbon
   • Solvent: cast iron
6. Solution: Amalgam
   • Solute: metal
   • Solvent: molten mercury
7. Solution: Bronze
   • Solute: tin
   • Solvent: molten copper
8. Solution: Alcoholic drink
   • Solute: alcohol
   • Solvent: water
9. Solution: Brass
   • Solute: zinc
   • Solvent: copper
10. Solution: White Gold
    • Solute: silver
    • Solvent: gold
11. Solution: Lemonade
    • Solute: lemon
    • Solvent: water
12. Solution: Gelatin
    • Solute: gelatin powder
    • Solvent: hot and cold water

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