Answer the following:
$(a)$ Under which category of mixtures will you classify alloys and why?
$(b)$ $A$ solution is always a liquid. Comment.
$(c)$ Can a solution be heterogeneous?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Alloys are classified as homogeneous mixtures because they have a uniform composition throughout their entire mass.
$(b)$ No,this statement is incorrect. Solutions can exist in different states of matter,including solid solutions (e.g.,brass,which is an alloy of copper and zinc) and gaseous solutions (e.g.,air,which is a mixture of various gases).
$(c)$ No,by definition,a solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. If a mixture is heterogeneous,it is not classified as a solution.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Rusting of an article made of iron is called:

Salt can be recovered from its solution by evaporation. Can you suggest any other technique also?

Which of the following are not compounds?
$(a)$ Chlorine gas
$(b)$ Potassium chloride
$(c)$ Iron
$(d)$ Iron sulphide
$(e)$ Aluminium
$(f)$ Iodine
$(g)$ Carbon
$(h)$ Carbon monoxide
$(i)$ Sulphur powder

The concentration of a salt solution in terms of mass by mass percentage is $20 \%$ and the mass of the solution is $550 \text{ g}$. Determine the mass of solute present in the solution. (in $\text{ g}$)

Two chemical species $X$ and $Y$ combine together to form a product $P$ which contains both $X$ and $Y$.
$X + Y \to P$
$X$ and $Y$ cannot be broken down into simpler substances by simple chemical reactions. Which of the following concerning the species $X$,$Y$ and $P$ are correct?
$(i)$ $P$ is a compound
$(ii)$ $X$ and $Y$ are compounds
$(iii)$ $X$ and $Y$ are elements
$(iv)$ $P$ has a fixed composition

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo