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What is the difference between a solution and heterogenous mixture?
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∙ 13y ago
A solution is a mixture of two or more substances in a single phase. At least two substances must be mixed in order to have a solution. The substance in the smallest amount and the one that dissolves or disperses is called the SOLUTE. The substance in the larger amount is called the SOLVENT. In most common instances water is the solvent. The gases, liquids, or solids dissolved in water are the solutes.
A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases. The three phases or states of matter are gas, liquid, and solid.
Daniel Ong's Edit: Please not that although I do not know what the difference between a solution and a heterogeneous mixture is, the answer above is not entirely accurate. A solution can be a mix of two different states.
Anyways... This is what I believe to be the differene between a solution and a heterogeneous mixture.
To quote wikipedia "A solution is when a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances (the solutes) dissolved in another substance (the solvent)." Albeit simple, this is accurate.
Another quote from wikipedia... "Heterogeneous mixtures are mixtures with inconsistent, non-uniform composition."
Added Info:A Mixture can be separated by Mechanical means, such as a filter, strainer, etc. A Solution can only be separated by Chemical means.A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoA solution is a homogeneous mixture (has the same uniform appearance and composition throughout).
A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances.
"homo" - same
"hetero" - different
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∙ 13y agoA solution is a solid (the solvent) dissolved in a liquid (the solute). A heterogeneous mixture is two substances in different states (i.e. a gas and a liquid) that are in the same space and are in contact with each other. When you have a solution that is a gas-gas or a liquid-liquid or possibly a solid-solid solution, the matter of greater amount is the solute. A solution is an example of a homogeneous mixture (can't see the particles with a naked eye). But with heterogeneous mixtures, you can see the particles.
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∙ 12y agoeverybodie that wastes time studying and beying a nerd. Losers!
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What is a the major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture?
The major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture is that solution is homogeneous and an ordinary mixture is heterogeneous.
What is the difference between a homogenous and a heterogenous mixture?
A principal difference between solid phases is the crystal structure, or arrangement, of the atoms
What is the difference between heterogenous and homogenous mixtures?
A heterogenous mixture, you can see the different components. Although, in a homogenous mixture they parts are so evenly mixed you can not see the different components.
Is concrete a colloid or solution homogeneous mixture?
heterogenous
Is orthoclase heterogenous mixture solution compound or element?
its not an element, therefore it is a compound
Is antifreeze a solution or a heterogenous mixture?
solution
What is a the major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture?
The major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture is that solution is homogeneous and an ordinary mixture is heterogeneous.
Is Vinegar an Isotonic solution?
no it is no it is an heterogenous mixture
What is the difference between a homogenous and a heterogenous mixture?
A principal difference between solid phases is the crystal structure, or arrangement, of the atoms
What is the difference between heterogenous and homogenous mixtures?
A heterogenous mixture, you can see the different components. Although, in a homogenous mixture they parts are so evenly mixed you can not see the different components.
What is the difference between a heterogenous mixture and a homogeneous mmixture?
In a heterogenous mixture you can see the different parts that make up the mixture. In a homogenous mixture one substance is dissolved in another and therefore only one substance is visible.
Are salt and water a heterogenous mixture?
No. They make a homogeneous mixture called a solution.
Is iron ore a solution or a heterogenous mixture?
Iron ore is a heterogeneous mixture.
Is concrete a colloid or solution homogeneous mixture?
heterogenous
Is nitrogen a element a compound or a solution or heterogeneous mixture?
It is a diatomic element. As such, it would be a solution. It is not a heterogenous mixture because heterogenous means nonuniform. N2 is uniform because it is composed of all the same element in the same proportion. It's a solution.
What is the difference between a chemical compound and heterogenous mixture?
A compound is a simple substance, a mixture is formed from two or more compounds.A mixture can be separated by physical procedures, a compound not.
Is wine heterogenous or homogeneous mixture?
A filtered wine is a homogeneous solution.
