Question

Illustrate the phases in a homogeneous solution.

A) Both solute and solvent are in the same phase in a homogeneous solution.
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B) In a homogeneous solution, the solute and solvent are in different phases.
C) Liquid solvent mixes with gaseous or solid solute in a homogeneous solution.
D) The phase of solute is typically solid while the solvent is typically aqueous.

Answer 1

In a homogeneous solution, both solute and solvent are in the same phase. The definition of a homogeneous solution is a solution where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent. Also, when allowed to settle, no layers are formed. The solution should contain only one homogenous layer. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Homogeneous mixture: It is a mixture that appears uniformly throughout the solution and the particle size or shapes are not different. The phases of solvent and solute are same. For example: alloys, salt in water etc.

In homogeneous solution, the solute particle is uniformly distributed in aqueous phase with in liquid solvent.

Heterogeneous mixture: It is a mixture that appears non-uniformly throughout the solution and the particle size or shapes are also different. The phases of solvent and solute are different. For example : soil in water,