Lemonade
Definition
In the context of chemistry, lemonade is an example of a solution, which is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In this case, it's primarily water (the solvent) with dissolved sugar and lemon juice (the solutes).
Analogy
Think of making lemonade like hosting a party. The water is your house - it's the main component where everything else will take place. The sugar and lemon juice are your guests - they mix in with the water and change its character without changing its basic structure.
Related terms
Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution.
Solute: The substance that gets dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
Homogeneous Mixture: A type of mixture where two or more components mix so thoroughly that you can't distinguish between them.
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