What is Solution?

A solution is a mixture that contains one or more compounds that have been dissolved in another material. A solution is made up of a solute (the substance being dissolved) and a solvent (the substance in which the solute is dissolved).

In a solution, the solute is usually present in small amounts relative to the solvent. For example, saltwater is a solution in which salt (the solute) is dissolved in water (the solvent). Solutes are primarily solids, but they can also be liquids or gases. The solvent is usually liquid, although it can also be solid or gas.

Homogeneous or heterogeneous solutions are possible. A homogeneous solution is a mixture in which the solute is equally distributed throughout the solvent, resulting in a solution with the same composition throughout. A heterogeneous solution is a mixture in which the solute is not uniformly distributed throughout the solvent, so the composition of the solution varies from one part of the mixture to another.

Solutions are commonly used in a variety of fields, including chemistry, biology, and medicine.

The following are the various properties of solutions:

• It is a uniform blend.
• Its particles are too small, with diameters of less than 1 nm.
• The particles are invisible to the naked eye.
• Particles do not disperse a light beam travelling through them. Hence the path of the light is not apparent.
• Solutes are indistinguishable from the mixture and do not settle. A solution is dependable.
• Filtration cannot separate the components of a mixture.