Question

Which of the following terms best describes a substance that dissolves when added to water?

• A. A solvent
• B. A solute
• C. Insoluble
• D. Saturated

Answer 1

The correct option is B

A solute

An explanation for the correct option

(B) A solute

• The substance which dissolves in water is called the solute.
• The substance which is present in less quantity in a solution is termed a solute.
• Example- Salt and sugar

The explanation for the incorrect option

(A) A solvent

• The substance which is present in large quantity in a solution is termed a solvent.
• Example- Water

(C) Insoluble

• The substances which are not soluble in water are called insoluble substances.
• Example- Chalk in water and Mud in water

(D) Saturated solution

• A solution that cannot dissolve any more of the solute at a given temperature is called a saturated solution.

Hence, the correct option is b as a substance that dissolves when added to water is called a solute.