Answer :
In the context of solutions in chemistry, the solute is typically the substance present in the smaller amount by volume or mass and is dissolved in the solvent, which is present in a larger amount.
For the given question:
- We have 2 liters of liquid ethanol and 1.57 liters of water.
- Ethanol is the substance present in the larger volume (2 L), while water is present in a smaller volume (1.57 L).
Therefore, in this particular mixture, water acts as the solute because it is present in a smaller volume compared to ethanol, which makes ethanol the solvent.
Thus, the correct answer is:
A) Water
