A solution is a homogeneous mixture of one or more solutes dissolved in a solvent.
- solvent: the substance in which a solute dissolves to produce a homogeneous mixture
- solute: the substance that dissolves in a solvent to produce a homogeneous mixture
Note that the solvent is the substance that is present in the greatest amount.
Many different kinds of solutions exist. For example, a solute can be a gas, a liquid or a solid. Solvents can also be gases, liquids or solids.
The following figures show the microscopic behavior of several different kinds of solutions. Note that in each case, the solute particles are uniformly distributed among the solvent particles.
A solution's effect can depend on the application. Some solutions appear helpful and useful, and it relies on how a person uses a solution. If for example, the solution is used in a bad way, it can result into negative effects. Such as the use of alloys, one example of a solid solution. It's simple, when used with bad intents it can take a person's life. And yet alloys are used widely for industrial uses and other helpful man-made inventions. Another example is carbonated water, a sollution of carbon dioxide and water. Too much can cause serious health problems. And as said, too much can always result in negative results.
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SOLUTION?
- A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
- A solution is a single phase system.
- The particles of solute in solution cannot be seen by naked eye.
- The solution does not allow beam of light to scatter.
- A solution is stable.
- The solute from the solution cannot be separated by filtration (or mechanically).
THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF A SOLUTION:
A solution's effect can depend on the application. Some solutions appear helpful and useful, and it relies on how a person uses a solution. If for example, the solution is used in a bad way, it can result into negative effects. Such as the use of alloys, one example of a solid solution. It's simple, when used with bad intents it can take a person's life. And yet alloys are used widely for industrial uses and other helpful man-made inventions. Another example is carbonated water, a sollution of carbon dioxide and water. Too much can cause serious health problems. And as said, too much can always result in negative results.
