In a solution, what is the substance called that dissolves the other substance?

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

Answer: (A)

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1. Understand the terms involved in solutions: a solution consists of two main components, the solvent and the solute.
2. The solvent is the substance present in the largest amount and is responsible for dissolving the other substance.
3. The solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the solvent.
4. A precipitate is a solid that forms and separates from a solution, not the substance that dissolves another.
5. A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved, so it is not the correct term for the dissolving substance.