Answer:

Solute:

-The solute is the substance that is being dissolved.

-A solute is the material present in the smaller amount in the solution.

Solvent:

-while the solvent is the dissolving medium.

-A solvent is the material present in the larger amount in the solution.

similarities:

they are both are a homogeneous mixture to make a solution

Explanation:

source:

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/cheminter/chapter/solute-and-solvent/