What is a solute?

a. A substance, usually a liquid, which dissolves other substances
b. A substance that dissolves into another substance
c. A mixture of two or more substances
d. A polar molecule


ANS: B
In solutions, the solute is usually a dissolved solid or gas. Generally, the concentration of a solute in a
solution is less abundant than the solvent. Information can be found in the section Water Is a Powerful
Solvent.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

What are maquiladoras, how and why have they been so successful in Mexico, and what are the controversies surrounding them?

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following U.S. cities is the best example of smart growth?

A. Denver, CO B. New York, NY C. Miami, FL D. Portland, OR E. Las Vegas, NV

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The ____________ is the active zone of a beach, washed by waves during the daily rise and fall of the tides. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Biologists think there are four major reasons why we should work to prevent human activities from causing the extinction of other species. Which of the following is the exception?

A. Species are part of the earth's life support system. B. Most species contribute to services that support our economies. C. It will take 5-10 million years to rebuild the biodiversity. D. We need animals, especially rare animals, for zoos. E. Each species has a right to exist even if it isn't useful to us.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences