Solute Chemistry Example 3

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In a saline solution (salt water), what is the solute?

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The solute is salt (NaCl) — it dissolves in the water.
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When NaCl dissolves, it dissociates into $\text{Na}^+$ and $\text{Cl}^-$ ions.

Answer

\text{NaCl is the solute}

Ionic compounds like NaCl dissociate into ions when they dissolve, which is why salt water conducts electricity.

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