The correct answer is D. The solute in this solution is the solid sodium nitrate (NaNO3) which is dissolved in the solvent, the water. Solute is the minor component in a solution whereas the solvent is the major component in the solution.
Answer:
a. polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.
Explanation:
Polarity is a phenomenon that has to do with the positive and negative electric (ionic) charges of a molecule. A molecule with distinct positive and electric charge is said to be POLAR. However, water is said to be a universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other solvent can.
This solvent property of water is a function of its POLARITY. Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents. Hence, only polar solutes can dissolve in water (a polar solvent). Hence, in this case, CH3OCH3 (ether) will dissolve in water because it is a POLAR molecule/solute.
