When two substances form a solution, the substance present in the lesser amount is called the ______ and the substance present in the larger amount is the ______. Multiple Choice solvent; solute solvent; solution solute; solvent solute; solution
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- **Solute:** The substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution. It is present in a smaller amount. - **Solvent:** The substance that dissolves the solute to form a solution. It is present in a larger amount. Show more…
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