Question

which of the following best describes the difference between a mixture and a solution? a. a mixture is made of only one substance, while a solution is made of two or more substances. b. a mixture can be easily separated, but a solution has substances that are evenly mixed and harder to separate. c. a mixture always includes water, but a solution never does. d. a mixture and a solution are exactly the same.

Explanation:

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined and can often be separated by physical means. A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent) at a molecular - level, making separation more difficult. Option A is incorrect as both are made of two or more substances. Option C is wrong because neither mixtures nor solutions always include or exclude water. Option D is incorrect as they are not the same.

Answer:

B. A mixture can be easily separated, but a solution has substances that are evenly mixed and harder to separate.