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Solute — Definition & Overview

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Solute — Definition & Overview

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You mix one tablespoon of sugar into a cup of water. What roles do the sugar and water play?

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Option A: A

The sugar is the solvent and the water is the solute.

Option B: B

The water is both the solvent and the solute.

Option C: C

The sugar is the solute and the water is the solvent.

Option D: D

The sugar is both the solvent and the solute.

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