Which term best describes a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

• A. Solution
• B. Conflict of Interest
• C. Ethics Training
• D. Data Audit

Answer: (A)

A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent, giving a uniform composition throughout. In a solution, the dissolved particles are distributed evenly at the molecular level, so any portion of the mixture has the same properties as any other portion. For example, table salt in water forms a salt solution, and sugar in tea creates a uniform solution. Even solid metals like brass are solid solutions of copper and zinc. The other terms refer to ethics or data-management concepts, not mixtures, so they don’t describe this idea.