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A solute is the substance being dissolved (example, sugar). The solvent is the liquid into which is it dissolved (example, coffee)

A solute is present in a smaller amount and a solvent is present in a greater amount in a solution.

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A solute is the material being dissolved, the solvent is the liquid in the solution.

The solvent dissolves the solute

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