Interpretation: To determine the difference between the solute and the solvent in the formation of the solution.
Concept Introduction: A solute is defined as a substance that is dissolved in the solute to form a solution. Generally, the concentration of the solute will be less as compared to that of the solvent. The solvent will be in higher quantity as compared to the solute in a solution.
Answer to Problem 37A
The only difference between the solute and the solvent is that the solute is a compound that dissolves and the solvent is the dissolving medium.
Explanation of Solution
When a salt solution is considered, the salt will be the solute that is dissolved in water and the water will be the dissolving medium in this case. The solute will be in lesser quantity and the solvent will be in higher quantity as compared to that of the solute.
The difference between the solute and the solvent in the formation of the solution lies in the boiling point of the solute which is higher than the solution. The solubility is also determined by the properties of the solute and also the polarity of the solvent.
The solute along with the solvent will make a solution. The solution can be saturated or unsaturated. Saturated solutions are those in which the solute cannot be dissolved at a certain temperature. Unsaturated solutions are those in which the solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.
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