In the formation of a solution heat Is either absorbed or evolved to form a homogeneous mixture? yet a solution is not taken as a compound ? How will you justify this?

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more than two components. By homogenous mixture we mean that its composition and properties are uniform throughout the mixture. Generally, the component that is present in the largest quantity is known as solvent. Solvent determines the physical state in which solution exists. One or more components present in the solution other than solvent are called solutes. In this Unit we shall consider only binary solutions (i.e.,consisting of two components). Here each component may be solid, liquid or in gaseous state