Which term describes a substance that dissolves another substance in a solution?

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

Answer: (D)

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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 precipitate is a solid that forms and separates from a solution, not a dissolving agent.
5. An electrolyte is a substance that produces ions in solution and conducts electricity, not specifically the dissolving agent.