Investigating Mixtures, Solutions, Elements, and Compounds: Solutions in Action

The video explains what a solution is, describing it as a mixture that appears as a single substance but consists of two or more substances evenly distributed. It highlights that solutions have consistent properties throughout. The video further breaks down the components of a solution into the solvent, which dissolves the other substance, and the solute, which is dissolved. An example is provided using salt and water, illustrating that water acts as a universal solvent capable of dissolving many substances.

What is a solution in terms of its composition?

• A single pure substance

• A mixture of substances that are not evenly distributed

• A combination of gases only

• A mixture that appears as one substance but contains multiple evenly distributed substances

Why does the taste of a powdered fruit drink remain consistent from the first sip to the last?

• Because it is a solution with evenly distributed substances

• Because it is a suspension

• Because it is a pure substance

• Because it is a colloid

In a solution, what role does the solvent play?

• It is the substance that gets dissolved

• It is the substance that dissolves the solute

• It is the substance that evaporates

• It is the substance that remains solid

What is the solute in a saltwater solution?

• Water

• Salt

• Both water and salt

• Neither water nor salt

Why is water often called the universal solvent?

• Because it can dissolve only a few substances

• Because it can dissolve many different substances

• Because it cannot dissolve any substances

• Because it is a solid at room temperature