Practice Solute in Chemistry

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

The substance that is dissolved in a solution, typically present in a smaller amount.

The thing that 'disappears' when you dissolve it — like sugar dissolving in tea. The sugar is the solute.

Example 1

easy
In a solution of sugar dissolved in water, identify the solute and explain its role.

Example 2

medium
In carbonated water, \text{CO}_2 gas is dissolved in water. Identify the solute and solvent, and explain what happens when the bottle is opened.

Example 3

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

Example 4

hard
At 20°\text{C}, the maximum solubility of \text{NaCl} in water is 36 \text{ g} per 100 \text{ mL}. If a student adds 50 \text{ g} of \text{NaCl} to 100 \text{ mL} of water at 20°\text{C}, what happens? Calculate how much solute dissolves and how much remains undissolved.
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