Here's a simple breakdown:
* Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving (usually present in a larger amount). Think of it as the "host" for the solute.
* Solute: The substance that gets dissolved (usually present in a smaller amount). It's the "guest" that gets incorporated into the solvent.
For example:
* In saltwater, salt is the solute and water is the solvent.
* In sugar water, sugar is the solute and water is the solvent.
