Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between a mixture and a solution?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Solutions
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Which of the following best describes a solute in a solution?
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The liquid in a solution
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The substance that gets dissolved
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The solid in a solution
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Understand the definition of a solution: a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
Identify the two main components of a solution: the solvent and the solute.
Recall that the solvent is the substance present in the largest amount, often the liquid part of the solution.
Recognize that the solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the solvent, regardless of its physical state (solid, liquid, or gas).
Conclude that the best description of a solute is 'the substance that gets dissolved' in the solution.
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