Question

question 33 of 41
identify the solute and solvent of each solution.
solution\tcomponents\tanswer bank
\t\t\t\tsolute\tsolvent
sugar water\tsugar\twater\t
\t\t\t\t
oil - based paint thinned with paint thinner (mineral spirits)\tmineral spirits\tpaint\t
\t\t\t\t
cup of instant sports drink\tdrink powder\twater\t
\t\t\t\t
soda water\twater\tcarbon dioxide\t
\t\t\t\t
household ammonia\twater\tammonia\t

Explanation:

A solute is the substance dissolved, and a solvent is the dissolving medium (usually present in larger amount). For sugar water, sugar dissolves in water. In thinned paint, paint thinner (mineral spirits) dissolves paint. Sports drink powder dissolves in water. In soda water, CO₂ dissolves in water. Household ammonia has ammonia dissolved in water.

Answer:

sugar water: sugar (solute), water (solvent)
oil-based paint thinned with paint thinner: mineral spirits (solvent), paint (solute)
cup of instant sports drink: drink powder (solute), water (solvent)
soda water: water (solvent), carbon dioxide (solute)
household ammonia: water (solvent), ammonia (solute)