In a solution, a SOLUTE is the substance being dissolved.
In a solution, a SOLVENT is the substance in which something is dissolved.
For example in salt water, the salt is the solute. And the water is the solvent. Usually, which substance has a larger amount in the solution can be called a solvent. It doesn't matter if it's a gas, solid, or liquid. They can all be solute or solvents.
