Here's a breakdown:

* Solute: The substance that dissolves in a solvent. It's typically present in a smaller amount than the solvent.

* Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute. It's typically present in a larger amount than the solute.

* Solution: The homogeneous mixture formed when the solute dissolves in the solvent.

For example, in a sugar water solution:

* Sugar is the solute (it dissolves)

* Water is the solvent (it does the dissolving)

* Sugar water is the solution (the homogeneous mixture)