How can the main difference between solute and solvent usually be identified?
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Correct answer: By amount and dissolving role
A solute is the substance that dissolves, while a solvent is the medium in which it dissolves. Usually, the solvent is present in the larger amount and the solute in the smaller amount. Thus both the amount and the dissolving role help identify them; colour, container shape, or temperature alone cannot do so.
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By amount and dissolving role
Why is this the correct answer?
A solute is the substance that dissolves, while a solvent is the medium in which it dissolves. Usually, the solvent is present in the larger amount and the solute in the smaller amount. Thus both the amount and the dissolving role help identify them; colour, container shape, or temperature alone cannot do so.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Science question. Chapter: Exploring Mixtures and Their Separation. Topic: Solute and solvent.
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