Q118P - Chemistry: Molecular Nature Of Matter And Change

Question

Is a solution a homogeneous or a heterogeneous mixture? Give an example of an aqueous solution.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The solution is a homogenous mixture and an example$\mathbf{NaCI}$is an aqueous solution.

Step 1: Difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture

In a homogenous mixture, the components are uniformly distributed while in a heterogenous mixture the components are not uniformly distributed.

Step 2: Aqueous solution

From the definition, we can say that solution is a homogeneous mixture as in a solution the components are perfectly mixed for example on mixing salt () in the water we get a homogenous mixture or a solution.