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5. The substance being dissolved in a solution. A. sands B. solute C. solvent D. alloy​

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SOLUTE AND SOLVENT

What is the substance being dissolved in a solution?

ANSWER

The correct answer is letter B. solute

WHY?

Solute is known as the substance that is being mixed with a solvent (usually water) since water is considered as universal solvent. Solute is the dissolved substance in a particular solution, it can be completely different things.

WHAT IS SOLVENT?

Solvent on the other hand is the substance where solute is being dissolved, most of the time it is a liquid or specifically water, and together they produce solution.

One perfect example is shown in the provided image.

5. The substance being dissolved in a solution. A. sands B. solute C. solvent D. alloy-example-1
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