Difference between Solute and Solvent
Difference between Solute and Solvent are in tabular form below –
Solvent |
Solute |
1) A substance with dissolving capability, Which can dissolve another substance. | A substance which dissolves in a solvent in order to from a solution. |
2) Most of the times liquid phase, but there can be solvent in either gaseous or solid phase as well. | Physical state can occur in all three phases gas, solid or liquid. |
3) Solubility of Solute depends on the solvent properties. | Solute properties also influence the solubility of that solute in a solvent. |
4) Boiling point is usually lower than that of a solute. | Boiling point is usually higher than that of a solvent. |
5) Solvent found in solid liquid and gaseous state. | Solute found mainly in the liquid state but can be gaseous as well. |
6) The solvent breaks down the larger solute particle into smaller particles that can then be dispersed throughout the solution. | In a homogenous mixture , the solute completely dissolve in another substance and the solute uniformly distribute throughout the solution. |
7) Solvent form the medium of the solution that makes up most of the volume of the solution. | Solute does not make up the volume of the solutions. |
8) The amount of solute that can be dispersed in the solvent depends on the temperature of the medium. | The amount of solute in a solution is measured in term of its concentration. The concentration of solute in a solution is determined by ratio of the amount of the solute. |
9) Heat is transformed to from the solvent. | Heat is transferred from the solute. |
10) The solvent is medium phase of a solution that disperse solute particle. | The solute is dispersed phase of a solution. |