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Josh prepares a solution by mixing sodium nitrate and water. To calculate the molarity of the solution, Josh should calculate the moles of which substance, and why?
sodium nitrate, because it is the solvent
sodium nitrate, because it is the solute
water, because it is the solvent
water, because it is the solute

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sodium nitrate, because it is the solute — molarity = moles of solute per liter of solution (water is the solvent).