A Solution Is Made by Mixing 50 Grams of CHCl₃

question 186

Multiple Choice

A solution is made by mixing 50 grams of CHCl₃ (liquid) with 10 grams of CH₂Cl₂ (liquid) . Which of the two is considered the solute and why?

• A) CHCl₃ is the solute because it is in the greater amount.
• B) CHCl₃ is the solute because it is in the lesser amount.
• C) CH₂Cl₂ is the solute because it is in the greater amount.
• D) CH₂Cl₂ is the solute because it is in the lesser amount.
• E) Neither is the solute because they are both liquids at ambient conditions and therefore are solvents.

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