What is the term for the substance present in the lesser quantity within a solution?

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18 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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In a solution, the component that exists in the smaller amount is known as the solute, while the component present in larger quantity is called the solvent. 'Phase' and 'ion' refer to different concepts unrelated to quantity proportions in a solution.

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