Chapter 8, Problem 8.2EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statements about the general properties of solutions are true or false have to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Solution: It is the homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. In such a mixture, solute is a substance (of lower proportion) dissolved in another substance (of larger proportion), called solvent. In aqueous solution, the solvent is water.

Homogeneous mixture:

• It is a mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture.
• There is only one phase of matter observed in a homogeneous matter.
• Example- Air, Sugar water , Rain water