2. A solution is formed
when a solute
dissolves in a solvent
to form a single
phase that appears
uniform throughout.
3. • A solution is clear.
• In a solution, the particles are too small that they
cannot be seen by unaided/naked eye.
• The solute from the solution cannot be separated by
filtration.
• The solution does not allow beam of light to scatter.
• A solution is a homogenous mixture
• A solution is stable.
• As temperature increases, the solubility (of solids)
increases.
• All solutions have a solvent and at least one solute
4. • There is a limit to how much solute will dissolve in a
given volume of solvent at a given temperature.
Saturated solution = when that limit has been
reached & no more solid can dissolve.
• White solids become invisible when dissolved in clear
solvents.
• Non-white solids give their color to their solvents.
• You can separate dissolved solutes from solution by
evaporating away the liquid solvent.
• In some solutions, volume decreases as the solute
dissolves.
5. • Mass is conserved when solutes dissolve in solvents.
• As you increase the amount of solvent, the amount
of solute that can dissolve will also increase at the
same rate.
• A solution has a constant density throughout.
• Solutions are transparent (light can travel through
them without being "blurred")
6. Gaseous Solution- includes gases or vapors dissolved in one
another. Two or more gases can form a solution. Air is an
example of a gaseous solution. When dry is made up of
oxygen gas dissolved in nitrogen gas.
Liquid Solution-contain a liquid solvent in which gas, liquid,
or solid is dissolved. Water is the most common liquid
solution. Many things can be dissolved in it. Table salt is an
example of a solid dissolved in a liquid. A liquid and a gas
can also be dissolved in a liquid solution.
Solid Solution-is a mixture of solids spread equally
throughout one another. Metal is an example of a solid
solution at room temperature.
7. Solubility is the maximum amount of solute
that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent
at a certain temperature.
Saturated – maximum amount of solute
dissolved by a given amount of solvent.
Unsaturated – when it contains less
solute than the maximum amount it can
dissolve at a given temperature.
8. The particles of solute are the size of individual
small molecules or individual small ions. One
nanometer is about the maximum diameter for a
solute particle.
The mixture does not separate on standing. In a
gravity environment the solution will come apart
due to any difference in density of the materials in
the solution.
The mixture does not separate by common fiber
filter. The entire solution will pass through the filter.
