Question

in salt water, water (h₂o) is the ____ and salt (nacl) is the ____. solvent; solute solute; solvent

Explanation:

In a solution, the solvent is the component that dissolves the solute. Water (\(H_2O\)) is a common solvent that can dissolve many substances. Salt (\(NaCl\)) is the substance being dissolved in water, so it is the solute.

Answer:

solvent; solute