What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?
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The question is asking for clarification on the differences between a mixture and a solution, highlighting the characteristics of each. It presents multiple choice answers for comparison.
Answer
Mixtures have substances not fully dissolved, while solutions are homogeneous mixtures where substances are completely dissolved.
In a mixture, substances are physically combined and retain their individual properties, and they may not be completely dissolved. In a solution, substances are completely dissolved forming a homogeneous mixture and cannot be easily separated by filtration.
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In a mixture, substances are physically combined and retain their individual properties, and they may not be completely dissolved. In a solution, substances are completely dissolved forming a homogeneous mixture and cannot be easily separated by filtration.
More Information
A solution is a type of mixture known as a homogeneous mixture. In a solution, you cannot distinguish the different substances by sight or filtration.
Tips
Confusing mixtures and solutions by assuming all mixtures are solutions; solutions are specifically homogenous in contrast to some mixtures which may be heterogeneous.
Sources
- Difference Between Mixture and Solution - Byju's - byjus.com
- Mixture and Solution - Difference Between - Unacademy - unacademy.com
- 9.1: Mixtures and Solutions - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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