What is a solvent?

Answer 1

A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute. The solvent is the component of a solution that is present in greater amount. Perhaps the most common solvent in everyday life is water. Many other solvents are organic compounds, such as benzene, tetrachloroethylene, or turpentine.

Answer 2

Adjective

Having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts.

Noun

The liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

Synonyms

adjective. dissolventnoun. dissolvent - menstruum - diluent

Answer 3

A solvent may or may not be a pure substance. For instance, distilled/deionized water would be a pure substance that is often used as a solvent. However, another common solvent is ethanol and it is not a pure substance - it is also a solution of 95% ethanol/5% water.

Answer 4

This was well explained, so I will just say that if you are looking for the answer that fits with apex, the answer is The substance that dissolves another substance

Answer 5

A pure solvent is a substance or liquid that is able to dissolve another substance within itself. The result of this mixture is known as a solution and normally has no solute in it.

Answer 6

I think is a solute