Solute

Solute

Solute (/ˈsɒljuːt/) is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. Solutes are typically present in a lesser amount than the solvent, the substance in which the solute is dissolved.

Etymology

The term "solute" originates from the Latin word "solutus", which means "loose" or "unbound". This refers to the fact that when a solute is dissolved in a solvent, its particles are dispersed or "unbound" throughout the solution.

Related Terms

• Solution: A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.
• Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Solvents can be generally classified into two categories: polar and nonpolar.
• Concentration: The measure of the amount of a sub-component (especially solute) in a solution.
• Solubility: The property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance called solute to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent to form a solution.
• Dissolution (chemistry): The process by which a solute forms a solution in a solvent.

See Also

• Molarity
• Molality
• Parts-per notation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Solute
• Wikipedia's article - Solute

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