How can a solute be separated from a solvent? Chemistry Solutions Solutions 1 Answer anor277 Mar 17, 2018 The simple answer is...#"with difficulty"....# Explanation: Typically we would use #"recrystallization"# to separate the #"solute"#...provided that the solute crystallizes out....and clearly we have to find (experimentally) a suitable solvent...for which see here.. Answer link Related questions How are solution, solute, and solvent related? Why do solutions become saturated? How does temperature affect solutions? How does a solution differ from a colloid? Calculate the amount of 1 M NaOH aqueous solution needed to make 100 mL of 0.5 M NaOH aqueous solution. How does buffering a solution change the solutions behavior? How does Benedict's solution change colour? Describe how would you prepare 1 L of a 1 M solution of sodium chloride. The gram formula weight... How do solutions differ from suspensions? How does a solution differ from a compound? See all questions in Solutions Impact of this question 1709 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License