Solutions

and
 What is a Solution?
• Solute:
is a substance that dissolves.
• Solvent:
is a substance that the solute
dissolves in and forms the bulk of the
solution.

SOLUTION:
is a mixture of solute &
State any 4 examples of a
Solution.
1) Salt water
2) Lemonade
3) Tea
4) Honey
5) Milk
 Nature of
• The solute breaks down into tiny
particles that mix completely and
evenly with the particles of solvent.
• A solution is homogeneous, that is
that its colour, density, and other
physical and chemical properties are
the same in every part of the
solution.
• The light can pass thru it.
 Can we proof
these statements?

eam of light passes thru a salt solution. No residue is left behind when a
solution is filtered.
 What is a
Suspension?
A suspension is a mixture in which
small solid or liquid particles are
suspended in a liquid or a gas. For
example, chalk is insoluble in water.
Thus, a mixture of chalk and water
forms a suspension.

A suspension of powdered chalk in water.

 Examples of a
suspension:
• 1. Chalk in water
2. Medicine
3. Paint
4. Clay in water
5. Oil in water
 Nature of
suspension:
• The solute do not break down into
tiny particles that mix completely
and evenly with the particles of
solvent as in the solution.
• A suspension is non-homogeneous,
that is that its colour, density, and
other physical and chemical
properties are not the same in every
part of the solution.
• The light cannot pass thru it.
Experiments that proof
this statement:

Residue is left behind when a

suspension is filtered.
 SOLUBILITY
Solubility is the maximum amount
of solute which will dissolve in a
given amount of solvent at a fixed
temperature. The three main factors
affecting the solubility of a solute in a
solvent are:
2. The nature of the solute,
3. The nature of the solvent,
4. The temperature of the solutions.
The maximum amount solute which
can salt (solute) that can dissolve in
the glass of water (solvent).
 Determining the
Strength of
• If a substance is dilute or
concentrated it means that the
solvent contains less or more solute
in it.

• If sugar is added to a 100g of water in

a beaker
and then stirred, it’ll be dissolved in
the water.
if we add more sugar and it goes not
 Useful
Applications
The air we breathe and the
water we drink are the
examples of solutions and
solvents that keep us alive.
 In homes…
• Water, as a solvent, is commonly
used in homes for cooking, washing,
bathing and making drinks. Tea
leaves do not dissolve in water, but
some of their flavours does. Glucose,
coffee and other beverages are made
into aqueous solutions before they
are drunk. Water also dissolves
detergents and many types of stains
and hence, it is used for cleaning.
common solvents and solutions and
In industries…