CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 28 of 30
In a binary homogeneous solution the component present in a _____ amount is called a solute.
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Direct Answer
Option A: smaller
In a binary homogeneous solution, the component present in the smaller amount is conventionally defined as the solute, while the component present in the larger amount is the solvent. This fundamental distinction describes solution composition.
All Options
A
smaller
(Correct Answer)
B
Larger
C
fixed
D
miscible
Detailed Explanation & Context
In a binary homogeneous solution, the component present in the smaller amount is conventionally defined as the solute, while the component present in the larger amount is the solvent. This fundamental distinction describes solution composition.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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