What is the solute in a solution of calcium chloride (#CaCl_2#) and water? Chemistry Solutions Solutions 1 Answer anor277 Apr 5, 2016 The solute is calcium chloride. Explanation: Calcium chloride is quite soluble in water. It goes up in water to give the constituent ions, #Ca^(2+)(aq)# and 2 equiv #Cl^(-)(aq)#. This site lists it solubilities. Answer link Related questions How are solution, solute, and solvent related? Why do solutions become saturated? How does temperature affect solutions? How does a solution differ from a colloid? Calculate the amount of 1 M NaOH aqueous solution needed to make 100 mL of 0.5 M NaOH aqueous solution. How does buffering a solution change the solutions behavior? How does Benedict's solution change colour? Describe how would you prepare 1 L of a 1 M solution of sodium chloride. The gram formula weight... How do solutions differ from suspensions? How does a solution differ from a compound? See all questions in Solutions Impact of this question 12238 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License