In a solution, what is the term for the substance that dissolves the solute?

• A. Solvent
• B. Suspension
• C. Precipitate
• D. Solute

Answer: (A)

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1. Understand the components of a solution: a solution consists of a solute and a solvent.
2. The solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the solution.
3. The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in the greater amount.
4. A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved.
5. A precipitate is a solid that forms and separates out from a solution during a chemical reaction.