Neutral Solutions, Solutions, Solute, & Solvent

Neutral Solution

Has a pH level of 7: a solution in which the concentration of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions are equal

Solution

is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase. In such a mixture, a solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.

Solvent

is a substance that dissolves a solute (a chemically different liquid, solid or gas), resulting in a solution.

Solute

the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.