Which factors help you identify the solute and the solvent in a solution? Select all that apply.

The solvent is generally the substance present in the greater amount, and it dissolves the solute. Therefore, both “the solvent is present in a greater amount” and “the solute dissolves in a solvent” help identify them. The solute is not the dissolving agent; that role belongs to the solvent.

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