Differentiate between
Solute and solvent.

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SOLUTE
SOLVENT
Solute is a substance that is present in a smaller quantity in a solution. Solvent is a substance that is present in a larger quantity in a solutiion.
Solute is dissolved in a solvent. Solvent is a medium in which the solute is dissolved.
In saltwater solution , salt is a solute. In saltwater solution, water is a solvent.

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SOLUTE	SOLVENT
Solute is a substance that is present in a smaller quantity in a solution.	Solvent is a substance that is present in a larger quantity in a solutiion.
Solute is dissolved in a solvent.	Solvent is a medium in which the solute is dissolved.
In saltwater solution , salt is a solute.	In saltwater solution, water is a solvent.