In LEMON JUICE (sugar dissolved in water), the SOLUTE is:
AWater, present in larger amount in the drink
BLemon juice, providing the colour and taste
CSugar, dissolved in water in smaller amount
DBoth sugar and water are solutes together
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sugar, dissolved in water in smaller amount
In a solution, the SOLVENT is the larger amount (water in lemon juice).
The SOLUTE is the dissolved substance in smaller amount (sugar).
Lemon juice itself is also part of the solution.
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