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  • Understanding Solution Solvents: A Comprehensive Guide
    The liquid medium of a solution is called the solvent.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

    * Solvent: The substance that dissolves the other substance(s) in a solution. It's usually present in a larger amount.

    * Solute: The substance that gets dissolved in the solvent.

    For example, in a saltwater solution:

    * Water is the solvent.

    * Salt is the solute.

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