Question

in a solution of a carbonated beverage, what is the dissolved carbon dioxide?
saturated
the precipitate
the solvent
the solute

Explanation:

In a solution, the solute is the substance that is dissolved. In a carbonated beverage, carbon dioxide is dissolved in the liquid (which is the solvent). A saturated solution refers to a solution where no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature and pressure. A precipitate is a solid that forms out of a solution. Since carbon dioxide is dissolved, it is the solute.

Answer:

the solute