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What is the substance called that dissolves the solute in a solution?

Solution
Solvent
Liquid
Mixture

The correct answer is: Solvent

The correct answer refers to the substance in a solution that is responsible for dissolving the solute. This substance is known as the solvent. The solvent interacts with the solute and allows it to disperse uniformly, resulting in a homogeneous mixture. For example, in a saltwater solution, water acts as the solvent that dissolves salt (the solute) to create the solution. The term "solution" describes the overall mixture of solvent and solute, not the individual components. "Liquid" is a state of matter and does not specify a substance's role in a solution. "Mixture" is a general term that encompasses any combination of two or more substances but does not indicate the specific function of dissolving that is attributed to the solvent. Thus, the correctness of identifying the solvent is rooted in its definitive role in facilitating the dissolving process within the solution.