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A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a(n) __________________.

solute

solvent

compound

ion

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Answer: solute

Explanation: Imagine dissolving a cube of sugar in a glass of water, the cube of sugar is the solute while water is the solvent.

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Answer:

A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a solute

Step-by-step explanation:

Solute is the substance which is dissolved

Solvent is where you dissolve the solute (usually liquids)

Solution = Solute + solvent

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