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Types of Solutions

A solution is the homogeneous mixture of two or more than two components. Most of the solutions are binary such that consists of two components.

The component which is present in the largest quantity in solution is called solvent and one which is present in a smaller quantity called solute.

There are three types of solutions:

  1. Gaseous Solution
  2. Liquid Solution
  3. Solid Solution

Examples of gaseous solution

Solid Gas

solid in gas

Iodine vapours in air, camphor in N2 gas
Liquid Gas liquid in gas Humidity in air, chloroform mixed with N2 gas
Gas Gas gas in gas mixture of O2 and N2

Examples of liquid solution

Solid Liquid solid in liquid Salt or glucose or sugar or urea solution in water
Liquid Liquid liquid in liquid Methanol or ethanol in water
Gas Liquid Gas in liquid Aerated drinks, O2 in water

Examples of solid solution

Solid Solid Solid in Solid Alloys (brass, German silver, bronze, 22 carat gold etc.)
Liquid Solid Liquid in Solid Amalgam of mercury with sodium,Hydrated salts, Amalgam of Hg with Gold
Gas Solid Gas in Solid Dissolved gases in minerals of H2 in Pd,

 

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