A solution is composed of one or more substances called _____ that are uniformly dispersed in a dissolving medium called a _____.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a solution, the substance that is present in a smaller amount and gets dissolved is called the solute, while the substance that dissolves the solute is called the solvent. Therefore, the correct combination is solutes-solvent. Choice A and D are incorrect as either solvents or solutes are redundant or incorrect. Choice C is incomplete and misses the essential components of a solution.

A Solution Is Composed of One or More Substances Called