Question

in a solution, what is a solvent? a substance in which the solute dissolves. a substance is insoluble in water solution. a substance that increases the boiling point

Explanation:

In chemistry, a solvent is defined as the substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution. The other options do not accurately describe a solvent. A substance insoluble in water solution is not related to the definition of a solvent, and a substance that increases the boiling - point is not the general definition of a solvent.

Answer:

A substance in which the solute dissolves.