Difference between solute and solvent.

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A solute is a substance that can be dissolved into a solvent to form a solution.
1. The part of a solution in which solute is dissolved.
2. The part of a solution that is present in a small amount is called a solute. 2.The part of a solution that is present in the greatest amount is called a solvent.
3.The state of a solute may be solid, liquid, or gaseous. 3.The majority of solvents are liquids, but some solvents can remain in a gaseous state.
4. Examples of solute are salt, sugar , carbon dioxide, oxygen etc. 4. Examples of the solvent include Water, Ethanol, Methanol, Acetone etc.

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Solute	Solvent
A solute is a substance that can be dissolved into a solvent to form a solution.	1. The part of a solution in which solute is dissolved.
2. The part of a solution that is present in a small amount is called a solute.	2.The part of a solution that is present in the greatest amount is called a solvent.
3.The state of a solute may be solid, liquid, or gaseous.	3.The majority of solvents are liquids, but some solvents can remain in a gaseous state.
4. Examples of solute are salt, sugar , carbon dioxide, oxygen etc.	4. Examples of the solvent include Water, Ethanol, Methanol, Acetone etc.