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In a solution, the solvent is...

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A simple solution is basically two substances that are evenly mixed together. One of them is called the solute and the other is the solvent. A solute is the substance to be dissolved (sugar). The solvent is the one doing the dissolving (water).

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves solutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solutes are the ones being dissolved. Examples could be sugar, salt, etc.

Solvents are the dissolver. Examples could be acids like HCl or water.

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