Answer:
the solute
Explanation:
The salt can best be described as the solute in the solution
The solvent is the water and the solute is the salt.
Together, solute and solvent forms the solution.
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of solutes and solvents. In a solution, the solute particles are distributed uniformly in the solvent.
The solute is the substance that is dissolved to make the solution. It is usually present in smaller amount.
The solvent is the dispersing substance that allows the solute to go into solution
