Asubstance that is dissolved in a solution is called a(n)
solute

solvent

compound

ion

A substance that is dissolved in a solution is called a solute

Explanation:

Solute is the substance which is dissolved

Solvent is where you dissolve the solute (usually liquids)

Solution = Solute + solvent

solute

Explanation: Imagine dissolving a cube of sugar in a glass of water, the cube of sugar is the solute while water is the solvent.

nacl or sodium chloride is an ionic compound. this is because an ionic compound pertains to a compound that consists of positively and negatively charged ions. in this case, na (sodium) has a tendency to lose one electron when it reacts with with other atoms, so the resulting sodium ion contains 11 protons and 10 electrons, thus making it positively charged (na+), when chlorine reacts, it usually gains one electron to form an ion called chloride, thus making it negatively charged ( since the ions are oppositely charged, they attract.