Answer:
A solution is consist of solute and solvent and they both together determine the properties of complete solution. It is important to know the properties of both solute and solvent because they both depend on each other to meet a certain need, for example: the intermolecular forces between solutes and solvents determine the solubility of solute in solvent and if solutes must be completely dissolved in the solvent for a homogenous mixture.
The combination of solute and solvent to form a solution is a physical process and not a chemical one because it des not change the chemical properties of solute and solvents.