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An aqueous solution is a homogeneous mixture in which the most abundant component is water. The other substance s are typically introduced in a solid or liquid form and mixed into the water until they are evenly distributed. For example, if we placed a sample of ethanol in water and mixed it homogeneously, we would have a solution. Table salt mixed with water is another example of a solution. More generally, a solution is a homogeneous mixture. The solution component that is present in the largest amount is called the solvent , and all other substances are referred to as solutes . In aqueous solutions, water is always the solvent.