Question

Classify solutions based on the physical state of the solute and the solvent.

Answer 1

Definition of solution:

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. A solution has a solvent and a solute as its components.

Solutions based on the physical state of the solute and the solvent are classified into six types:

Solid in Solid:

1. Solute in the solid state and solvent in the solid-state.
2. Examples: Alloys such as Brass (Zinc + Copper) and Bronze (Zinc +Tin +Copper)

Solid in Liquid:

1. Solute in a solid-state and solvent in a liquid state.
2. Examples: Salt + water and Sugar + water

Liquid in Solid:

1. Solute in the liquid state and solvent in the solid-state.
2. Examples: Amalgamated zinc [Mercury +Zinc]

Liquid in Liquid:

1. Solute in the liquid state and solvent in the liquid state
2. Examples: Alcohol + water and Diesel + petrol

Gas in Liquid:

1. Solute in the gas state and solvent in the liquid state.
2. Examples: Carbon dioxide(${\mathrm{CO}}_2$) + water and Ammonia(${\mathrm{NH}}_3$) + water

Gas in Gas:

1. Solute in the gas state and solvent in the gas state
2. Examples: Solution of nitrogen and oxygen.