Here's a simple breakdown:
* Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute. Usually, it's the component present in the larger amount. Think water in sugar water.
* Solute: The substance that gets dissolved in the solvent. It's usually present in a smaller amount. Think sugar in sugar water.
Example: When you add sugar to water, the sugar (solute) dissolves in the water (solvent) to form a sugar solution.
