Here's a breakdown:
* Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
* Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in a larger amount.
* Solute: The substance that is dissolved in the solvent, usually present in a smaller amount.
For example, in a sugar-water solution:
* Water is the solvent because it dissolves the sugar.
* Sugar is the solute because it is dissolved in the water.
