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Solution Properties Concentration - Characteristics, Types, FAQs

Solution Properties Concentration - Characteristics, Types, FAQs

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jun 21, 2022 10:31 PM IST

What is a solution in science and give solution examples?

A solution is a homogenous mixture of two or more substances with particle sizes ranging from 0.1nm to 1 nm. The term "homogeneous" refers to a mixture's components forming a single phase. All the components of a solution appear as a single phase. There is particle homogeneity or a uniform distribution of particles.

Spoon Sugar Solution with Glass

A liquid solution is made up of a solid, liquid, or gas that has been dissolved in a liquid solvent. Similarly, a solid solution is made up of a solid, liquid, or gas dissolved in a solid solvent.

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Characteristics of a solution properties concentration

What is a solute?

Solution definition chemistry and Solution meaning: A solute is a solid, liquid, or gas which is dissolved to make solution. A solute is dissolved in a solvent to make a solution

What is a solvent?

A solvent is the component of a solution in which a solute is dissolved. It is more abundant in solution chemistry than the solute.

What are the properties of the solution?

The following are some of the properties of solutions:

  • It is a completely homogeneous mixture.

  • Its particles are too small, with a diameter of less than 1 nm.

  • The particles cannot be seen with the naked eye.

  • A beam of light moving through particles does not scatter, therefore the path of the light is not visible.

  • Filtration cannot separate the constituents of a combination.

Different types of solution properties concentration

1. Based on solute and solvent

The most common type of solution is a liquid, such as sugar in water, but there are also solutions that are gases or solids. During the formation of a solution, any state of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) can act as both a solute and a solvent. As a result, we may divide solutions into nine categories based on the physical states of the solute and solvent.

Sl. No

Types of solution

Examples

Solute

Solvent


1

Solid in solid solution example

Alloys like bonze and brass


Solid

Solid

2

Solid in liquid solution example

The solution of salt and sugar in water.


Solid

Liquid

3

Solid in gas solution example

Sublimation of iodine, camphor in air


Solid

Gas

4

Liquid in solid solution example

Amalgams (mercury in silver )


Liquid

Solid

5

Liquid in liquid solution example

Alcohol in water, benzene in toluene


Liquid

Liquid

6

Liquid in gas solution example

Aerosol


Liquid

Gas

7

Gas in solid solution example

Hydrogen absorbed in palladium


Gas

Solid

8

Gas in liquid solution example

Aerated drinks


Gas

Liquid

9

Gas in gas solution example

Mixture of gases


Gas

Gas

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  1. Based on quantity of solute in solution

  • Unsaturated Solution - An unsaturated solution is one in which we can add more solute at given temperature.
  • Supersaturated Solution - A supersaturated solution is a saturated solution to which more solute is added by increasing the temperature or pressure. Generally, crystals begin to form in these solutions.
  • Saturated Solution - A saturated solution is one in which no more solute can be dissolved in the solvent at given temperature.

The Concentration of a solution

Concentration meaning in chemistry: The concentration of a solution refers to the amount of solute in a specific solution. In solutions, the proportions of solute and solvent are not equal. A solution can be one of the following, depending on the percentage of solute:

  • Diluted

  • Concentrated

  • Saturated

Concentration of solution = Amount of solute / Amount of solution

A solution's concentration can be expressed both quantitatively and qualitatively. It can be described qualitatively as a dilute solution for or a concentrated solution. It can be stated quantitatively in terms of mass percentage, volume percentage, parts per million, and so on.

  • Mass Percentage (w/w) = Mass of solute / Total mass of solution × 100

  • Volume Percentage (v/v) = Volume of solute / Total volume of solution × 100

  • Mass by volume Percentage (w/v) = Mass of solute(g) / Volume of solution(ml) × 100

  • Parts per million (ppm) = Number of parts of the component / Total number of parts of all the components of the solution × 106

  • Mole fraction of solute = Moles of solute / Moles of solute + moles of solvent

  • Molarity = Moles of solute / Volume of solvent in litre

  • Molality =Mass of solute / Mass of solvent in kg

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Solubility

A solubility of a substance refers to the greatest amount of solvent that may be dissolved in a given amount of solvent at a given temperature.

The Solubility of a Substance is affected by the Following Factors –

  • Nature of the Solute

  • The nature of the solvent

  • Temperature

  • Pressure

What is a mixture?

Mixtures are compounds made up of two or more different kinds of materials. Mixtures include things like air, earth, blood, and so on. Mixtures are classified as homogeneous or heterogeneous based on the nature of the components and their distribution. A homogeneous mixture is one in which the constituents are evenly distributed. The mixture is called a heterogeneous mixture if the distribution is not uniform. A solution is a mixture of two or more components that is homogeneous.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between a solute and a solution?

A simple solution is made up of two components that are uniformly mixed together. The solute is one, while the solvent is the other. A dissolving material is referred to as a solute (sugar) and the   one who dissolves it is the solvent (water).

2. What exactly is a universal solvent?

A common solvent is a substance in which most compounds dissolve. Because water dissolves more chemicals than any other solvent, it is referred to as the common solvent.

3. Give an example of a saturated solution?

Carbonated water is the example for saturated solution.

4. Give examples of some solutions used in our daily life?
  1. A solution is a mixture in which all of the components have entirely dissolved into each other.

The following are five examples of solutions that we employ in our daily lives:

  • Sugar & Milk.

  • Water and Ink

  • Water with Oxygen.

  • Salt in Water.

  • Lemon juice in a glass of water

5. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated solutions?

A saturated solution occurs when a solution dissolves as much solute as possible at a given temperature. In simpler terms, a saturated solution is one in which no more solute can dissolve itself in the solution at a given temperature. An unsaturated solution is one in which the amount of solute is not equal to, but less than, the saturation level.

6. Is air a solution?

Our air is a solution because it is a homogeneous blend of many distinct gases. The solvent for this solution is nitrogen, which makes up around 78 percent of the atmosphere.

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