Question

Select the statement about mixtures that is correct.

1) A solution contains solvent in large amounts and solute in smaller quantities.
2) Solutions contain particles that settle out in time.
3) Suspensions can change reversibly from liquid to solid.
4) Suspensions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components.

Answer 1

The correct statement is that a solution contains a solvent in large amounts and solute in smaller quantities, describing it as a homogeneous mixture with uniformly distributed components.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement about mixtures based on the information provided is: A solution contains solvent in large amounts and solute in smaller quantities. This describes a solution accurately as a homogeneous mixture in which no settling occurs and the dissolved species are either molecules or ions.

Solutions like saltwater are homogeneous, meaning they are uniform in composition throughout. In contrast, suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures in which the particles will settle over time. Colloids, like milk, have particles larger than those in solutions and do not settle like suspensions.