Multiple Choice
In a solution, what is the substance that gets dissolved called?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
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Multiple Choice
In general chemistry, a solution is defined as a homogeneous mixture. How many phases does a solution have?
A
Two phases
B
Three phases
C
One phase
D
It always has as many phases as it has components
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Understand the definition of a solution in general chemistry: a solution is a homogeneous mixture, meaning its composition is uniform throughout.
Recall the concept of phases: a phase is a physically distinct and homogeneous part of a system, separated by boundaries from other phases.
Since a solution is homogeneous, it consists of only one uniform phase without any visible boundaries between components.
Recognize that the number of components in a solution does not affect the number of phases; multiple components can be dissolved uniformly in a single phase.
Conclude that a solution always has exactly one phase, regardless of the number of components it contains.
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