| − | A '''solute''' is a substance that is dissolved in a [[solvent]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> | + | A '''solute''' is a substance that is dissolved in a [[solvent]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> Examples would include [[sugar]] or [[salt]] as a solute in the solvent [[water]]. |