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In a solution of salt and water, which component is the solute?

A.
salt







B.
water







C.
beaker







D.
oxygen

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The component of the solute is SALT.
User Diego Puente
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Answer : The correct option is (A) Salt.

Explanation :

Solute : It is defined as a substance which is dissolved in a solvent. It is a smaller component of a solution.

Solvent : It is defined as a substance that dissolves a solute. It is a larger component of a solution.

In a salt and water solution, the solute is salt component and the solvent is water component.

Therefore, the correct answer is Salt.

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