Which of the following statements accurately describes the solutes within a solution
A)Water is the universal solute,and solutes are more abundant in solutions than solvents are.
B)The solutes are not visible,do not scatter light,and do not settle if the solution is left standing.
C)Solutes are greater than 100 nanometers in size,and will settle out of solution if the mixture is left standing.
D)Solutes are between 50 and 100 nanometers in size;they do not scatter light but will settle out of solution if left standing.

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Solutes are the substances that get dissolved in a solution. They are usually present in smaller quantities compared to the solvent. Solutes are usually invisible, do not scatter light, and do not settle at the bottom of the solution when left standing. Option A is incorrect because water is the universal solvent and not the solute. Option C is incorrect because solutes are usually less than 100 nanometers in size and do not settle out of solution. Option D is incorrect because solutes are usually much smaller than 50-100 nanometers and do not scatter light.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Solutes Within