A solution is a mixture of two or more substances, with one or more substances dissolved in the other. A solute is the substance that is dissolved in another substance. The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute. A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
Solutions, Solutes, Solvents and Mixtures
What is the difference between a solution, a solute, and a solvent?
Solution: A mixture of two or more substances, where one is completely dissolved into the other. Solutes: The substances that are dissolved in a solution. Solvents: The substance in which another substance is dissolved in to form a solution. It is usually the major component of the solution.
Concepts:
Draw an example of a solution
A solution is a type of homogenous mixture composed of two or more substances. Not all solutions are liquid, however; some are solid or gas. When solutes are dissolved in solvents, they form solutions. The solute is usually the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. The majority of mixtures are not solutions, because they are not homogeneous. They are made up of two or more substances that are not completely mixed together.
Did you know?
Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. The substances in mixtures can be separated using physical means, such as sifting, filtering, and evaporating. Mixtures can be homogeneous, meaning the substances are evenly distributed, or heterogeneous, meaning the substances are not evenly distributed.
Mixtures: What Are They?
What are some examples of mixtures?
What is the process of dissolving a solute in a solvent?
How can you differentiate between a solution, a solute, and a solvent?
Brain break: Draw a fish fixing a pizza(recipe for creative combining of symbols.)
Question: A chemist wants to create a solution. What 3 things does he need to consider? Clues: • A solution is a mixture of two or more substances. • Solvents are the substance in which solutes are dissolved. • Solutions, solutes and solvents can be either solids, liquids or gases. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Draw a diagram to explain what a solution is. B. Work in pairs to come up with a creative solution to the problem.
What is a solute?
- The liquid used to dissolve another substance
- A substance that does not dissolve in a solvent
- A substance that dissolves in a solvent
What is the definition of a solution?
- A pure substance that cannot be broken down further
- A heterogeneous mixture of two or more substances
- A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
What is the definition of a solvent?
- A substance that dissolves in water
- The liquid used to dissolve another substance
- A solid dissolved in a liquid
Which one below can be defined as 'a physical combination of two or more substances where the composition can vary'
Which one below belongs to the same group as Salt, Sugar and Baking Soda?
- Solutions
- Solvents
- Solutes
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?