How is a solute different from a solvent in a solution? a. the solute is present in a smaller amount. b. the solute is present in a greater amount. c. the solute is a solid and the solvent is a liquid. d. the solute is a liquid and the solvent is a gas.

 a) is the correct option. 
The component of the solution in lesser quantity us termed as the solute while that with greater quantity is termed as the solvent.  
b is automatially wrong. 
and c and d are false.. as the cases mentioned by them are just cases, not necessary.

A is the answer. Because the other ones are false

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