Question

Which of the following describes a solution of 1 gram of salt dissolved in 500 mL of water?

A.) A homogeneous mixture in which salt is the solvent and water is the solute
B.) A homogeneous mixture in which salt is the solute and water is the solvent
C.) A heterogeneous mixture in which salt is the solvent and water is the solute
D.) A heterogeneous mixture in which salt is the solute and water is the solvent

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation: the salt water is homogenous mixture since the salt is being evenly distributed throughout the water. Salt is a solute and water is a solvent

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation

Salt water is a solution where the salt completely dissolves therefore is is homogeneous. Solvent is the liquid (water) that dissolves the solute (salt).