Here's a breakdown:

* Mixture: A combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties. The components of a mixture can be easily separated. Examples: sand and water, salt and pepper.

* Solution: A special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves completely into another substance (the solvent). The resulting mixture is homogeneous, meaning it has a uniform composition throughout. Examples: sugar dissolved in water, salt dissolved in water.

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