Question

in a solution, what is a solute? the substance that dissolves. the substance that clumps in the solvent. the substance that lowers boiling point

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall the definition of a solute in a solution. A solute is the substance that gets dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. The option "The substance that clumps in the solvent" is incorrect as clumping is not characteristic of a solute in a solution. The option "The substance that lowers boiling point" is not the definition of a solute (though solutes can affect boiling points, that's a property, not the definition). So the correct option is the one that states the solute is the substance that dissolves.

Answer:

The substance that dissolves.