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What is a solute?

the liquid in a solution

the solid in a solution

the substance that gets dissolved

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Correct answer: the substance that gets dissolved.

A solute is the substance dissolved in a solvent (for example, salt is the solute in saltwater). The solvent is the substance that does the dissolving — often a liquid like water, but either the solute or solvent can be solid, liquid, or gas depending on the system.