Give some examples of solute and solvent.

Solute and
solvent are the two components of a
solution.

A solvent is a substance that
dissolves the
solute. And the solute is the substance being dissolved.

To
identify them, take note that if the subtance present in a
solution undergoes change of state,
it is the solute. However, if neither of
them change state, the reagent in smaller amount is the
solute.

Below are some examples of solutions. The solute and solvent are

identified.

Example 1: Mix salt and water to form a
solution.

When salt is dissolved in water, it changes from
solid to liquid. While the water
remains as liquid.

Hence,
in this solution, the salt is the solute and water
is the solvent.

Example 2: Vinegar

To make a vinegar,
acetic acid
and water are mixed together. These two substances are both liquid. And when
mixed
together, both of them remains in liquid form. There is no change of
state. However, the amount
of acetic acid is smaller compared to that of
water.

Thus, the acetic acid is
the solute and the water
is the solvent.