Question

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

Explanation:

In a solution, a solute is the substance that gets dissolved in the solvent. It is not the substance that clumps in the solvent. Also, while adding a solute can affect the boiling - point (usually elevates it in most cases), its fundamental definition is the dissolved substance.

Answer:

The substance that dissolves.