Let's solve the problem step by step.
The task is to
identify the solute and solvent in each of the three solutions shown in the image.
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🔹 Definitions:
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Solute: The substance that dissolves in a solution (usually present in smaller amount).
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Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving (usually present in larger amount).
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✔ 1. Tea (Tea bag + Hot Water)
Image: A cup of tea made from a tea bag and hot water.
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Tea bag contents (tea leaves, flavor compounds) → dissolve into water.
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Hot water → dissolves the tea.
➡️ So:
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Solute: Tea (from the tea bag)
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Solvent: Hot water
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✔ 2. Lemonade (Lemon + Water)
Image: A glass of lemonade with lemons and water.
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Lemon juice (citric acid, sugars, etc.) → dissolved in water.
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Water → dissolves the lemon juice.
➡️ So:
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Solute: Lemon juice (or lemon extract)
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Solvent: Water
> Note: Even though the image shows whole lemons, the actual solute is the liquid extracted from them.
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✔ 3. Pepsi (Sugar + Water)
Image: A bottle of Pepsi, which is made from sugar and water (and other ingredients like carbon dioxide, flavorings, etc.).
But here, the image shows:
- A glass of water
- Sugar (granulated or cubes)
So it’s implying that
sugar is dissolved in water to make a sweetened drink (like soda).
➡️ In this context:
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Solute: Sugar
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Solvent: Water
> Note: Real Pepsi contains more than just sugar and water (e.g., carbon dioxide, caffeine, flavoring), but for this simplified model, we're focusing on sugar and water as the primary components shown.
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🟩 Final Answers:
| Solution | Solute | Solvent |
|--------|--------|--------|
| 1. Tea | Tea (from tea bag) | Hot water |
| 2. Lemonade | Lemon juice | Water |
| 3. Pepsi (simplified) | Sugar | Water |
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✔ Summary:
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Solute is what gets dissolved.
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Solvent is what does the dissolving (usually water in these examples).
These are all
aqueous solutions, meaning water is the solvent.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solute solvent solution worksheet.
