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a solution was made by dissolving a salt in water. what is the correct term for the salt when dissolved in water.
a precipitate
b insoluble
c solute
d solvent

Respuesta :

Solute

The salt being dissolved is the solute.

C Solute
By definition, a solute is the substance that is being dissolved. On the other hand, solvents are the chemicals that dissolve the solutes. Since salt is the item being dissolved, it is the solute.