Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Solutions
Homogeneous solutions have uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous solutions have a non-uniform composition with distinct phases. The following table shows the difference between both types of solutions:
Homogeneous Solutions |
Heterogeneous Solutions |
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Uniform composition throughout | Non-uniform composition with distinct phases |
Components are evenly mixed and cannot be visually distinguished | Components can be visually distinguished |
Only one phase is present | Multiple phases are present |
Examples: saltwater, air | Examples: oil and water mixture, salad dressing |
What is a Solution?
Solutions are a part of our daily lives because they can be found in almost everything we use in our daily lives, such as soda, deodorant, sugar, salt, and so on. A solution is a type of mixture in which two or more substances combine to form a single solution; it can also be described as simple, and its properties may or may not have changed.
Here in this article, the concept, components, properties, types of solutions based on their nature, and so on. As this is one of the basic concepts from Chapter Solution, this article will help to have a strong foundation in chemistry, to study it in higher classes. So, Let’s get started!