Definition of Solution
•A solution is a homogeneous mixture which
contains one or more solutes dissolved in a
solvent.
•The solute is the substance that dissolves.
•The solvent is the substance that the solute
dissolves in and it forms the bulk of the
solution
•In a salt solution,salt is the solute and water
is the solvent.
Different Types of Solutions
NATURE OF SOLUTIONS
•A solution is homogeneous in that its
physical and chemical properties are the
same in its every part of the solution.
•A solution allows light to pass through it.
•A solution does not leave any residue when
filtered.
Definition of Suspensions
•A suspension is a mixture containing small
solid or liquid particles suspended in a liquid
or gas.
•For example, a mixture of chalk and water
forms a suspension as chalk is insoluble in
water.
NATURE OF SUSPENSIONS
•A suspension is heterogeneous.
•A suspension prevents light from passing
through it.
•A suspension can be easily separated into its
components by filtration.
SOLUBILITY
•Solubility is the maximum amount of a
solute which can dissolve in a given amount
of solvent at a particular temperature.
•The solubility depends on:
1) the nature of solute,
2) the nature of the solvent,
3) the temperature of the solution.
STRENGTH OF SOLUTIONS
•A dilute solution contains a small amount of
solute in a large volume of solvent.
•A concentrated solution contains a large
amount of solute dissolved in its solvent.
•A saturated solution is one which contains
the maximum amount of dissolved solute in
the presence of excess solute.