Two substances, X and Y

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Problem

Two substances, X and Y, can each serve as either solute or solvent depending on composition. Substance X has a molar mass of 50 g mol−150\,\text{g mol}^{-1}, while substance Y has a molar mass of 150 g mol−1150\,\text{g mol}^{-1}. A simulation box shows 30 blue particles of X and 10 green particles of Y in the same volume. The mixture was prepared by combining 5.0 g5.0\,\text{g} of each substance. Using only the information provided, determine which substance is acting as the solvent in the particulate diagram and explain your reasoning in no more than two sentences.

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