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Define the terms solute, solvent and solution.
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Answer
A solute is the substance that dissolves in another substance. A solvent is the substance in which the solute dissolves, and it is usually present in the larger amount. A solution is the homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves completely in a solvent.
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Explanation
In a sugar solution, sugar is the solute and water is the solvent.
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