Interpretation:
The terms solute and solvents in aqueous solutions needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
There are two major components of a solution, that is, solute and solvent. Solute is a substance which is dissolved in the solvent.
Answer to Problem 51SSC
In aqueous solution, solvent is water and the dissolved substance in water is solute.
Explanation of Solution
When a substance dissolved in water, a solution forms which is known as aqueous solution. An aqueous solution having one or more substances (solute) dissolved in water. In aqueous solution, water dissolves the substance, so, it is solvent and the dissolving substance is solutes.
In a solution, the major component is solvent and the minor component is solute.
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