What are three ways a solution can be described?
Different Types of Solutions Depending upon the dissolution of the solute in the solvent, solutions can be categorized into supersaturated solution, unsaturated and saturated solutions.
What is the appearance of a solution?
SOLUTIONS , SUSPENSIONS AND COLLOIDS — SUMMARY TABLES
| Solutions | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, transparent and homogeneous |
| Particle Size | molecule in size |
| Effect of Light (Tyndall Effect) | none — light passes through, particles do not reflect light |
| Effect of Sedimentation | none |
How can you describe solutions and solubility?
Definition of Solubility Solubility is the ability of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance (referred to as the solute) to dissolve in solvent (usually a liquid) and form a solution. A solution is considered saturated when adding additional solute no longer increases the concentration of the solution.
What characteristics are common to solutions?
Characteristics of Solutions
- It is a homogeneous mixture.
- The size of solute particles in the solutions is extremely small.
- The particles of a solution cannot be seen even with a microscope.
- The particles of a solution pass through the filter paper.
- It is very stable.
What is the classification of solutions?
Based on the whether the solvent is water or not, solutions are of two types. Aqueous solutions: These solutions have water as the solvent. Examples of such solutions are sugar in water, carbon dioxide in water, etc. Non-Aqueous Solutions: These solutions have a solvent that is not water.
Why does a solution have a uniform appearance?
All solutions would be considered homogeneous because the dissolved material is present in the same amount throughout the solution. One characteristic of mixtures is that they can be separated into their components.