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Solute molecules are the substances dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. They can be molecular species that remain intact, such as glucose, or ions resulting from the dissociation of salts like sodium chloride. The term solute is contrasted with the solvent, which is present in the greater amount and largely determines the solution's bulk properties.
Solubility describes how much solute can be dissolved in a given solvent at a specified temperature. Concentrations
Solute molecules affect solution properties through colligative effects, including boiling-point elevation, freezing-point depression, and osmotic pressure.
Applications of solute chemistry include preparation of pharmaceutical formulations, chemical analysis, and biological systems, where solute