Solution
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more different substances that has uniform compositions throughout. A solution can exists in all three states of matter. An example of solid solution is Brass, which is an alloy in which Zinc is dissolved in copper. Example of liquid solution is sugar into water and example of gaseous solution is air, which is made up of gases oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide etc.
In a solution the substance present that is present in lesser amount is called solute whereas the substance that is present in greater amount is called solvent, and all such solution which contains water as solvent are called Aqueous solution.
Solute
The component of solution which is always present in smaller amount is called the solute. A solute is dissolved in a solvent to make a solution. An everyday example of a solute is sugar in water. Sugar is the solute and water is solvent. In a solution more than two solute may be present. For example, in a soft drink, sugar, salt and carbon dioxide are solute and water is a solvent.
Solvent
The component of the solution which is present in larger amount, and which can dissolve solute is called solvent. Solvent can also be gas, liquid or solid. Water is the most common solvent because it can dissolve most of the solute. It is also called as the universal solvent.
Aqueous Solution
An aqueous solution is formed by dissolving a substance in water. The word aqueous is derived from the Latin word called aqua meaning water. Sugar, salt, and acid in water are the examples of aqueous solution. In aqueous solution, water is present in greater amount and termed as solvent.
