A student dissolves some solid NaNO3 in a beaker of water. Which are the solute and the solvent? Choose all answers that are correct. A. solute: water B. solvent: water C. solvent: NaNO3 D. solute: NaNO3
The correct answer is D. The solute in this solution is the solid sodium nitrate (NaNO3) which is dissolved in the solvent, the water. Solute is the minor component in a solution whereas the solvent is the major component in the solution.
