Question

what is the water referred to as in a solution of a carbonated beverage?

a precipitate

a solute

a solvent

saturated

Explanation:

In a solution, the solvent is the component that dissolves the solute. In carbonated beverages, water is the main component that dissolves carbon dioxide (the solute). A precipitate is a solid that forms from a solution. Saturated refers to a solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute. So, water in a carbonated beverage is a solvent.

Answer:

C. a solvent