Solution, Solute and Solvent

Solution, Solute, and Solvent

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, meaning its composition is the same throughout. Solutions form when a solute dissolves in a compatible solvent. They are found everywhere in daily life, from the air we breathe to the liquids we drink.

Take two glasses of water, mix sugar in one and dirt in the other.

Then, you will observe that the sugar dissolves completely, forming a clear, even mixture. The dirt, however, stays suspended or settles at the bottom, making the water unclear.

The clear sugar-water mixture is called a solution, a special type of mixture in which one...