What is a solution, and how does it relate to solutes and solvents?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance is dissolved in another.

A solution is made up of a solute (the substance being dissolved) and a solvent (the substance doing the dissolving).
The solute particles are evenly distributed throughout the solvent, resulting in a homogeneous mixture.
Examples of solutions include saltwater (salt dissolved in water), sugar water (sugar dissolved in water), and air (oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases dissolved in each other).

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solution is made up of a solute (the substance being dissolved) and a solvent (the substance doing the dissolving).

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