Question

unit 1 - challenge 1.2: chemistry of life
in a mixture of saltwater, the salt would be referred to as the:
a.) solution
b.) solvent
c.) solute
d.) buffer

Explanation:

A solution is a homogeneous mixture. The solvent is the component that dissolves the solute. In saltwater, water is the solvent as it is present in a larger amount and dissolves the salt. A buffer is a solution that resists pH changes. The solute is the component that is dissolved. Since salt is dissolved in water in saltwater, it is the solute.

Answer:

C. Solute