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 gets dissolved in the solvent.
Examples:
* Saltwater: Salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent).
* Sugar in coffee: Sugar (solute) dissolves in coffee (solvent).
* Air: Gases like oxygen and nitrogen (solutes) are dissolved in the air (solvent).
The solutes can be solids, liquids, or gases. The important thing is that they are evenly distributed throughout the solvent.
