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19 August, 10:31

A solution is made with 2 g of salt (NaCl) and 150 g of water (H2O).

Which option describes the components of the solution?

A. The salt is the solute, and the water is the solvent.

B. The salt and the water are both solvents.

C. The salt is the solvent, and the water is the solute.

D. The salt and the water are both solutes.

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  1. 19 August, 10:43
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    A.

    Explanation:

    The salt dissolves in the water so it is the solute and the water is the solvent.
  2. 19 August, 12:48
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    Option a, The salt is the solute and the water is the solvent.

    Explanation:

    A solution consists of two components:

    Solute Solvent

    The component of the solution that dissolves in another substance is solute whereas the component of the solution which dissolves a substance is solvent.

    Amount of solute is less as compared to solvent.

    In the given case, amount of salt (NaCl) is less as compared to water (150 g).

    So, salt is the solute and water is the solvent.
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