Oil is a solvent, it is the substance that dissolves a solute.
Solvents are usually liquid in form, because they usually dissolve ingredients and substances. Examples, hot water and oil.
Solute on the other hand are ingredients being mixed with solvent or the dissolved substances. Examples, sugar and salt.
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Is oil a solvent or solute?
Oil is a solvent, it is the substance that dissolves a solute.
Solvents are usually liquid in form, because they usually dissolve ingredients and substances. Examples, hot water and oil.
Solute on the other hand are ingredients being mixed with solvent or the dissolved substances. Examples, sugar and salt.
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