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What is a solution in science?
What is a solution in science?
- A type of heterogeneous mixture with visually identifiable components
- A mixture of two or more gases
- A type of homogeneous mixture with uniform composition (correct)
- A mixture of two or more immiscible substances
What does the term 'solvent' refer to in a solution?
What does the term 'solvent' refer to in a solution?
- An insoluble substance in a solution
- A substance that can be visually identified in a solution
- The medium into which other substances will be dissolved (correct)
- The substance that dissolves other substances
Which of the following is an example of a solute in a solution?
Which of the following is an example of a solute in a solution?
- Ethanol in table salt
- Water in salt water
- Water in soda
- Table salt in salt water (correct)
What distinguishes a solution from a heterogeneous mixture?
What distinguishes a solution from a heterogeneous mixture?
Which of the following best describes the composition of sodas?
Which of the following best describes the composition of sodas?
What is the key factor that differentiates a solution from many other types of mixtures?
What is the key factor that differentiates a solution from many other types of mixtures?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid-gas solution?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid-gas solution?
What type of mixture is formed when two substances do not separate into individual layers over time due to gravity?
What type of mixture is formed when two substances do not separate into individual layers over time due to gravity?
Which of the following is not a type of solid solution?
Which of the following is not a type of solid solution?
What is the solvent in hand sanitizers?
What is the solvent in hand sanitizers?