Here's a breakdown:

* Solute: The substance that gets dissolved (e.g., sugar, salt).

* Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving (e.g., water, alcohol).

* Solution: The uniform mixture created when the solute dissolves in the solvent.

Think of it like this:

* You put a spoonful of sugar (solute) into a glass of water (solvent).

* The sugar disappears and the water tastes sweet. This means the sugar has dissolved in the water, creating a sugar solution.