The term for a solution in which a solute is dissolved in a solvent is simply solution. In a solution, the solute is the substance present in a lesser amount, while the solvent is the substance in which the solute is dispersed, usually present in a greater quantity. For example, in a saltwater solution, salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent). Solutions can be characterized by their concentration, which indicates the ratio of solute to solvent and influences the solution's properties and behavior in chemical reactions.