Solution
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In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances. The substances that are dissolved are named solutes. The substance the solutes are dissolved in is named a solvent. An example from everyday experience is a solid (like salt or sugar) dissolved in a liquid (like water). Gases can dissolve in liquids. An example is carbon dioxide or oxygen in water. Liquids may dissolve in other liquids and gases in other gases.