If copper is present in larger amount and zinc in smaller amount to form brass, what will copper be considered?

Correct answer: Solvent

In the school-level description of a solution, the component present in the larger amount is generally called the solvent, while the smaller amount is called the solute. Under the condition stated, copper is therefore the solid solvent and zinc is the solid solute in brass. Neither settling particles nor precipitate describes this uniform alloy.