Question

question 1
what is the substance called that is being dissolved in a solution?
○ mixture
○ colloid
○ solvent
○ solute

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions of each term:

• Mixture: A combination of two or more substances, not the dissolved substance.
• Colloid: A type of mixture with dispersed particles, not the dissolved substance.
• Solvent: The substance that dissolves another (the solute), not the dissolved one.
• Solute: The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Answer:

D. Solute