In a solution, the solvent is the substance that
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Correct answer to question 29 (General Science): does the dissolving
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The solvent is the dissolving medium, usually the larger amount, and the solute is what dissolves into it. In salt water, water is the solvent and salt the solute.
Updated: November 2026
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