Points to Remember

Solutions (Science)

Points to Remember

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water.

A non -aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is a liquid, other than water

A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved in a definite amount of the solvent at a given temperature is called saturated solution.

An unsaturated solution is one that contains less solute than the saturated solution at a given temperature.

A supersaturated solution is one that contains more solute than the saturated solution at a given temperature.

Polar compounds are soluble in polar solvents.

Non-polar compounds are soluble in non-polar solvents.

In endothermic process, solubility of solid solute increases with increase in temperature.

In exothermic process, solubility of solid solute decreases with increase in temperature.