Substance
Anything that cannot be broken into further particles by applying any physical processes is called a Substance. Matter can be classified into two types of substances – Pure substances and Mixture
Types of Pure Substances
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Mixtures
When different substances are combined with each other a mixture is formed. For Example, Lemonade is a mixture of three substances, Lemon Juice, Sugar and Water.
Types of Mixtures
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• Particles of matter attract each other.
Solution
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
Solvent: The component of the solution that dissolves the other component in it (usually the component present in larger amount) is called the solvent.
Solute: The component of the solution that is dissolved in the solvent (usually present in lesser quantity) is called the solute.
Example: A solution of sugar in water is a solid in liquid solution. In this solution, sugar is the solute and water is the solvent.
Properties of a Solution
- A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
- The particles of a solution are smaller than 1 nm (10–9 metre) in diameter. So, they cannot be seen by naked eyes.
- Due to very small particle size, they do not scatter a beam of light passing through the solution. So, the path of light is not visible in a solution.
- The solute particles cannot be separated from the mixture by the process of filtration. The solute particles do not settle down when left undisturbed, that is, a solution is stable.
Types of Solution
- Dilute Solution: A solution in which the concentration of the solute is much less than that of the solvent.
- Concentrated Solution: A solution with a large amount of solvent is called a Concentrated Solution.
- Saturated Solution: When no more solute can be dissolved in a solution at a given temperature, it is called a saturated solution.
- Unsaturated Solution: If the amount of solute contained in a solution is less than the saturation level, it is called an unsaturated solution.
- Solubility: The amount of the solute present in the saturated solution at this temperature is called its solubility.
Concentration of a Solution
The concentration of a solution is the amount of solute present in a given amount (mass or volume) of solution, or the amount of solute dissolved in a given mass or volume of solvent.
Concentration of solution = Amount of solute/Amount of solution
Amount of solution = Amount of solute + Amount of solvent
Ways of Expressing the Concentration of a Solution
- Percent by Mass = (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 100
- Percent by Volume = (Volume of solute / Volume of solution) × 100
- Molarity (M) = Number of moles of solute / Volume of Solution in litres
- Normality (N) = Number of mole equivalents/ volume of solution in litres
Colloidal Solution
A colloidal solution or a colloid is a heterogenous solution of two or more substances.
- Dispersed Phase: The solute-like component or the dispersed particles in a colloid form the dispersed phase.
- Dispersion Medium: The component in which the dispersed phase is suspended is known as the dispersing medium.
Properties of a Colloids
- A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture.
- The size of particles of a colloid is very small.
- Colloids are big enough to scatter a beam of light passing through it and make its path visible. This is called Tyndall Effect.
- A colloid is quite stable.
- A special technique of separation known as centrifugation can be used to separate the colloidal particles.
Types of Colloids
On the basis of dispersed phase and dispersion medium
Dispersed phase | Dispersing Medium | Type | Example |
Liquid | Gas | Aerosol | Fog, mist, clouds |
Solid | Gas | Aerosol | Automobile exhaust, smoke |
Gas | Liquid | Foam | Shaving cream |
Liquid | Liquid | Emulsion | Milk, Face cream |
Solid | Liquid | Sol | Milk of magnesia, mud |
Gas | Solid | Foam | Foam, rubber, pumice, sponge |
Liquid | Solid | Gel | Cheese, butter, jelly |
Solid | Solid | Solid Sol | Coloured gemstone, milky glass |
Suspension
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve but remain suspended throughout the bulk of the medium.
Properties of a Suspension
- Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.
- The particles of a suspension can be seen by the naked eye.
- The particles of a suspension scatter a beam of light passing through it and make its path visible.
- A suspension is unstable.
Physical And Chemical Changes
Physical Change
These changes occur without a change in composition and no change in the chemical nature of the substance. Example: conversion of ice to water or water vapour.
Chemical Change
These changes occur without a change in composition and no change in the chemical nature of the substance. Example: Burning