Solutes vs. Solvents

The solute for salt water is ​ ​ (a)  

• salt
• water

Answer explanation

Remember that a solute is the substance that is being dissolved or put in.

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The solvent for salt water is ​ (a)  

• water
• salt

Answer explanation

Remember: The solvent is the substance that can dissolve something.

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The solutes for Kool-Aid are ​ and ​ ​

• sugar
• a Kool-Aid packet
• water

Answer explanation

Remember: The solute is the substance being placed INTO the solvent.

The solvent for Kool-Aid is ​ (a)  

• water
• Kool-Aid packet
• sugar

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The solutes for coffee are ​ , ​ , and ​ ​ .

• coffee
• sugar
• cream or milk
• water

The solvent for coffee is ​ (a)  

• water
• sugar
• coffee
• milk or cream

Answer explanation

Remember: The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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The solutes for tea are ​ ,​ , and​

• tea
• sugar
• lemon
• water

The solvent for tea is ​ (a)  

• water
• lemon
• tea
• sugar

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The solutes for Coca-Cola are ​ ​and​

• carbon dioxide
• cola syrup
• water

The solvent for Coca-Cola is ​ (a)  

• water
• carbon dioxide
• cola syrup

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