a solution is a type of:
pure substance
heterogenous mixture
compound
element
I understand that a solution is not a pure substance. A pure substance needs to have a constant composition, which is the case for elements and compounds, but not for solutions. They are IMPURE, so it cannot be pure substance.
A compound is a pure substance, not a solution.
A solution is not a compound either because a compound is a substance that is made up of two or more different elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio. In a solution, the solute and solvent are not chemically combined but rather mixed together physically.
Therefore, the correct answer is that a solution is a type of heterogeneous mixture. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition throughout and contains different phases or parts. In a solution, the solute is dispersed uniformly throughout the solvent, creating a homogeneous mixture. However, if the solute particles are not fully dissolved and are visible or settle at the bottom, then the solution can be considered a heterogeneous mixture.
I disagree. A solution is homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct, a solution is indeed a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. In a solution, the solute particles are dispersed uniformly throughout the solvent, resulting in a homogeneous composition. Therefore, the correct answer is that a solution is a type of homogeneous mixture. Thank you for pointing out the error in my previous response.
But the only options I have are:
pure substance
heterogenous mixture
compound
element