The part of a solution that dissolves - breaks apart into particles so small they cannot be seen is called the solute.
- The solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution. For example, if you add sugar to water to make a sugar solution, sugar is the solute.
- The solute particles mix with the solvent (the substance in which the solute dissolves) to form a homogenous mixture.
- The solvent is the component of the solution that is present in the largest amount. In the sugar solution example, water is the solvent.
Understanding the roles of solute and solvent in a solution is essential in chemistry to comprehend how substances interact and form mixtures.
