Solution | Introduction#
Solution#
- Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components, i.e, the composition and properties of all the components are uniform throughout the mixture.
- Single phase containing two or more components is called solution.
- Solution consists of a solvent and one or more solutes.
- Generally, the component which has same phase as that of a solution and is present in larger amount is known as solvent.
- Generally, the component which is present in smaller amount is known as solute.
- Examples: Solution of H2O + NaCl, Air (Mixture of different gases), Blood (mixture of water, oxygen, haemoglobin etc.).
Types of Solutions and Examples#
| Type of solution | Solute | Solvent | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaseous Solution | Gas | Gas | Air (Mixture of oxygen and nitrogen) |
| Gaseous Solution | Liquid | Gas | Chloroform mixed with nitrogen gas |
| Gaseous Solution | Solid | Gas | Camphor in nitrogen gas |
| Liquid Solution | Gas | Liquid | Oxygen dissolved in water |
| Liquid Solution | Liquid | Liquid | Ethanol dissolved in water |
| Liquid Solution | Solid | Liquid | Glucose dissolved in water |
| Solid solution | Gas | Solid | Solution of hydrogen in palladium |
| Solid solution | Liquid | Solid | Amalgam of mercury with sodium |
| Solid solution | Solid | Solid | Copper dissolved in gold (Alloys) |