Question

in a solution, what is the substance that is dissolved called?
solute
saturated
precipitate
solvent
question 2
in a solution, what is the substance that does the dissolving called?
saturated
solvent
solute
precipitate
question 3
in a solution of a carbonated beverage, what is the dissolved carbon dioxide?
the solvent
saturated
the solute
the precipitate

Explanation:

• For the first question: A solution is composed of a solute (the dissolved substance) and a solvent (the dissolving substance). So the substance that is dissolved is called the solute.
• For the second question: The substance that does the dissolving is the solvent.
• For the third question: In a carbonated beverage solution, carbon dioxide is the dissolved substance (like in the first - question logic), so it is the solute.

Answer:

1. solute
2. solvent
3. the solute