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What is the definition of a solution?
What is the definition of a solution?
- A combination of two or more heterogeneous mixtures.
- A physical combination of different states of matter.
- A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. (correct)
- A mixture containing only one type of substance.
What characterizes a heterogeneous mixture?
What characterizes a heterogeneous mixture?
- It can only contain solid substances.
- It consists of two or more phases. (correct)
- It has a uniform composition throughout.
- It only includes liquid components.
Which statement best describes a solvent?
Which statement best describes a solvent?
- It is present in the largest amount in the solution. (correct)
- It is a substance that evaporates quickly.
- It is always a gas in a solution.
- It is the substance with the smallest amount in a solution.
How is concentration defined?
How is concentration defined?
What type of solution contains a relatively large quantity of solute?
What type of solution contains a relatively large quantity of solute?
Which of the following is an example of an aqueous solution?
Which of the following is an example of an aqueous solution?
Which example represents a solid solution?
Which example represents a solid solution?
What is a common feature of dilute solutions?
What is a common feature of dilute solutions?
Flashcards
Solution
Solution
A homogeneous mixture formed when two or more substances are combined, resulting in a uniform composition.
Homogeneous Mixture
Homogeneous Mixture
A type of mixture with a uniform composition throughout, meaning the components are evenly distributed.
Heterogeneous Mixture
Heterogeneous Mixture
A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed, resulting in visible distinct phases.
Solvent
Solvent
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Solute
Solute
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Aqueous Solution
Aqueous Solution
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Concentration
Concentration
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Concentrated Solution
Concentrated Solution
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Study Notes
Solutions and Their Characteristics
- A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
- A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition
- A homogeneous mixture contains only one phase
- A heterogeneous mixture contains two or more phases
- Examples of homogeneous mixtures include glucose solution and air
- Examples of heterogeneous mixtures include oil and vinegar
- The solvent is the substance present in the largest amount
- The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent
- An aqueous solution is a solution where water is the solvent
Components of a Solution
- Concentration is the ratio of solute to solution or solvent
- A concentrated solution has a large quantity of solute in a given volume of solution
- A dilute solution has a small quantity of solute in a given volume of solution
Types of Solutions
- Solids dissolved in liquids
- Steel (carbon in iron)
- Tooth fillings (mercury in silver)
- Liquids dissolved in liquids
- Syrup (sugar in water)
- Antifreeze (methanol in water)
- Gases dissolved in liquids
- Carbonated drinks (CO2 in water)
- Solids dissolved in solids
- Alloys (e.g., steel)
- Gases dissolved in gases
- Air (oxygen and other gases)
- Liquids dissolved in gases
- Humidity (water in air)
- Gases dissolved in solids
- Natural gas (methane dissolved in other gases)
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Explore the characteristics and components of solutions in this quiz. You'll learn about homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, the role of solvents and solutes, and the different types of solutions. Test your knowledge on the concentration of solutions and their examples.
