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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of a solvent and a solute, which can exist in solid, liquid, or gas states. Solutions can be categorized based on the physical state of the solvent, the amount of solute dissolved, concentration, and the nature of the solvent and solute. Examples include gaseous solutions like air, liquid solutions like saltwater, and solid solutions like alloys.

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of a solvent and a solute, which can exist in solid, liquid, or gas states. Solutions can be categorized based on the physical state of the solvent, the amount of solute dissolved, concentration, and the nature of the solvent and solute. Examples include gaseous solutions like air, liquid solutions like saltwater, and solid solutions like alloys.

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Solution and Types of Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. The substance present in a larger

amount is called the solvent, while the substance present in a smaller amount is the solute.

Solutions can exist in all three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.

Types of Solutions:

1. Based on the Physical State of the Solvent:

- Gaseous Solutions: Solvent is in the gaseous state.

Example: Air (a mixture of gases).

- Liquid Solutions: Solvent is in the liquid state.

Example: Saltwater (salt dissolved in water).

- Solid Solutions: Solvent is in the solid state.

Example: Alloys like brass (zinc dissolved in copper).

2. Based on the Amount of Solute Dissolved:

- Unsaturated Solution: Contains less solute than it has the capacity to dissolve.

- Saturated Solution: Contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given

temperature.

- Supersaturated Solution: Contains more solute than can be dissolved at a given temperature,

often achieved by heating.

3. Based on Concentration of Solute:

- Dilute Solution: Contains a small amount of solute compared to the solvent.

- Concentrated Solution: Contains a large amount of solute compared to the solvent.


4. Based on Nature of Solvent and Solute:

- Aqueous Solution: Solvent is water.

Example: Sugar dissolved in water.

- Non-aqueous Solution: Solvent is not water.

Example: Iodine dissolved in alcohol (tincture of iodine).

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