What are the differences between a solute/solvent?

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The points of differences between solute and solvent are discussed below:
Solute
Solvent
A substance that is dissolved in a solvent in small amounts to form a solution is known as solute.
A part of the solution that is present in a larger amount is called a solvent.
A solute can be solid, liquid, or gas.
Mostly the solvents are liquids, but sometimes gases are also used as solvents.
A solute is a dispersed phase.
A solvent is the dispersion medium.
Examples of solutes are Sugar in sugar solution.
Examples of solvents are water in sugar solution.

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Solute	Solvent
A substance that is dissolved in a solvent in small amounts to form a solution is known as solute.	A part of the solution that is present in a larger amount is called a solvent.
A solute can be solid, liquid, or gas.	Mostly the solvents are liquids, but sometimes gases are also used as solvents.
A solute is a dispersed phase.	A solvent is the dispersion medium.
Examples of solutes are Sugar in sugar solution.	Examples of solvents are water in sugar solution.