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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.
What else can I help you with?
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 a the major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the components are evenly distributed at the molecular level, while an ordinary mixture is a heterogeneous mixture where the components are not evenly distributed and can be easily separated. Solutions typically have a single phase and do not settle out upon standing, unlike ordinary mixtures.
What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are physically combined but not chemically bonded. A solution is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves in another to form a homogeneous mixture.
What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the components are evenly distributed at a molecular level. A mixture, on the other hand, is a combination of substances that are physically combined but not chemically bonded.
How can you tell the difference between suspension colloid or solution?
Use the Tyndall Effect shine a light through it. If the light is scattered then it is colloidal. Both colloids and suspensions are heterogeneous. A solution will not show the beam through it's substance but the colloid will. The particles in the suspension will eventually settle at the bottom, showing that it is NOT a solution.
Is antifreeze a solution or a heterogenous mixture?
solution
Is iron ore a solution or a heterogenous mixture?
Iron ore is a heterogeneous mixture.
Are salt and water a heterogenous mixture?
No. They make a homogeneous mixture called 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 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.
Is gasoline an element solution compound or heterogenous?
Gasoline is best described as a solution. It is a mixture of miscible hydrocarbons.
Is gasoline an compound element solution or heterogenous mixture?
Gasoline is best described as a solution. It is a mixture of miscible hydrocarbons.
What is the mixture of water salt and mud?
The mixture of water, salt, and mud would be considered a heterogeneous mixture, as it does not have a uniform composition throughout. The water and salt would form a solution, while the mud would be suspended in the mixture. This type of mixture can be separated through techniques such as filtration or evaporation.
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
Explain What makes a solution's different from a heterogeneous mixture?
A soluble constituent when completely dissolved in a solvent, which may be water or any other liquid is called a homogenous solution. When more than one solutes are dissolved then it becomes heterogenous,
Is salt water heterogenous or homogenous mixture?
Salt water is a homogeneous mixture (solution).
What is a the major difference between a solution and an ordinary mixture?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the components are evenly distributed at the molecular level, while an ordinary mixture is a heterogeneous mixture where the components are not evenly distributed and can be easily separated. Solutions typically have a single phase and do not settle out upon standing, unlike ordinary mixtures.
