Example of Solute And Solvent

The Solutions o Solutions are Homogeneous mixtures of two or more components. They can be in solid, liquid and gaseous state. The components of the solution are called Solvent or Solvent, and Solute. The Solvent is the one found in the highest proportion in the mixture, which is why the physical state of the Solution is attributed to it.

And the solute is the component in the smallest proportion. It is generally the active ingredient in the Solution. Depending on the amount of Solute that is added, the solution will be Diluted for the smallest, Concentrated for a medium amount, or Saturated. for when the limit of what the solvent can retain has been reached without the solute beginning to be visually noticeable or beginning to deposit.

The Solvent allows the Solute to be well distributed throughout the solution, thus giving uniform properties to the solution. Between solute and solvent they are able to make the solution work for Analysis purposes Volumetric at laboratory level, or for domestic matters, industrial preparations and building.

Solute-Solvent Combinations

As mentioned, solutions can be of the three physical states of matter, depending on the combination that is made of the solute and the solvent. All the possible permutations of these combinations are listed below, based on the solid, liquid, and gaseous physical states.

1.- Solute Gas in Solvent Gas

2.- Liquid Solute in Gas Solvent

3.- Solid Solute in Gas Solvent

4.- Solute Gas in Liquid Solvent

5.- Liquid Solute in Liquid Solvent

6.- Solid Solute in Liquid Solvent

7.- Solute Gas in Solid Solvent

8.- Liquid Solute in Solid Solvent

9.- Solid Solute in Solid Solvent

Of these nine types of Solutions, the most common combinations of Solute and Solvent are those that involve liquid Solvent.

All Gases mix with each other in all proportions, and give solutions whose properties almost represent the summed properties of these if the pressure to which they are subjected is not so great.

Vaporization of a liquid and sublimation of a solid in a gaseous phase can be considered as a solution of those substances in a gas.

Gas Solutes and Liquid Solutes dissolve in solids to form apparently homogeneous solutions.

When two solids dissolve in each other, the solutions formed can be completely or partially miscible, depending on the nature of the substances and the temperature.

If Solute and Solvent have similar chemical nature, it is much easier for them to mix with each other.

Examples of Solutes and Solvents 

Carbon Dioxide CO₂ Solute Gas in Water H₂O Solvent

Nitrogen Gas N₂ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (in slight proportion)

Hydrogen Gas H₂ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (in slight proportion)

Oxygen Gas O₂ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (in slight proportion)

Helium Gas Solute He in Water H₂O Solvent (in slight proportion)

Hydrogen Sulfide H₂S Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (very soluble due to the formation of Hydrogen Sulfide)

Hydrogen Chloride HCl Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (very soluble due to the formation of Hydrochloric Acid)

Ammonia NH₃ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent (very soluble due to the formation of Ammonium Hydroxide)

Acetylene C₂H₂ Solute Gas in Water H₂O Solvent

Nitrogen Gas N₂ Solute in Ethyl Alcohol C₂H₅OH Solvent (Solubility greater than in Water)

Oxygen Gas O₂ Solute in Ethyl Alcohol C₂H₅OH Solvent (Solubility greater than in Water)

Carbon Dioxide CO₂ Solute in Ethyl Alcohol C₂H₅OH Solvent (Solubility greater than in Water)

Hydrogen Sulfide H₂S Solute in Ethyl Alcohol C₂H₅OH Solvent (Solubility less than in Water)

Hydrogen Gas H₂ Solute in Palladium Pd Solid Solvent

Liquid Benzene C₆H₆ Solute in Iodine I₂ Solid Solvent

Toluene C₆H₅CH₃ Solute in Benzene C₆H₆ Solvent

Sodium Chloride NaCl (table salt) Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Sucrose C₁₂H₂₂OR₁₁ (table sugar) Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Ammonium Chloride NH₄Cl Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Calcium Sulfate CaSO₄ (Gypsum) Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Copper Sulfate Cu₂SW₄ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Potassium Chloride KCl Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Potassium Nitrate KNO₃ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Silver Nitrate AgNO₃ Solute in Water H₂O Solvent

Potassium K Sulfate₂SW₄ Solute in Solvent Ammonium Sulfate

Copper Sulfate Cu₂SW₄ Solute in Solvent Iron Sulfate

Potassium Alum KAl (SO₄)₂ (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate) Solute in Ammonium Alum NH₄Al (SO₄)₂ (Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate) Solvent

Metallic Gold Au Solute in Metallic Platinum Pt Solvent

Metallic Gold Au Solute in Metallic Palladium Pd Solvent

Metallic Silver Ag Solute in Metallic Palladium Pd Solvent

Metallic Copper Cu Solute in Metallic Nickel Ni Solvent