Question

3 moles of ethanol and 6 moles of ethylene glycol are mixed together to form a solution. which is the solute and which is the solvent?
o there is no solute or solvent present.
o solute = ethanol; solvent = water
o solute = ethanol; solvent = ethylene glycol
o solute = ethylene glycol; solvent = ethanol

Explanation:

In a solution, the solute is the component present in a smaller amount, and the solvent is the component present in a larger amount. Here, there are 3 moles of ethanol and 6 moles of ethylene glycol. Since ethanol has a smaller amount (3 moles < 6 moles), ethanol is the solute and ethylene glycol is the solvent.

Answer:

solute = ethanol; solvent = ethylene glycol