Question

fall final exam (2025 - m)
what is a solute?
image of pouring a substance into a container
○ is a substance that is dissolved in the solvent.
○ is often referred to as the universal solvent

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall the definition of a solute in a solution. A solute is the substance that gets dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. The second option, "is often referred to as the universal solvent", describes water (not a solute). So the first option matches the definition of a solute.

Answer:

A. is a substance that is dissolved in the solvent.