* Solution: A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
* Solute: The substance that dissolves in a solvent. In ocean water, the solutes are the dissolved salts, minerals, and other substances.
* Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute. In ocean water, the solvent is water.
In summary: Ocean water is a solution where water (the solvent) dissolves various solutes like salt, minerals, and other substances.
