Question

a dissolved solut: A)consists of submicroscopic atoms or molecules B)consists of microscopic particles C)consists of small particles which settle out of the solution. D)none of the above

Answer 1

solute*

\(\large\frac{solute}{solvent}\)= mixture, colloid, or a dissolved solution

Mixtures have the largest particles (a good example being concrete where it's rocks & pebbles called aggregate in a solvent of cement powder and water; yes even "dried" concrete has water, it's just bound up in tiny crystals. Or sand being mixed in with ocean surf, or muddy waters of the Colorado river.)

Choice B could also be considered a type of mixture, but the particulates and balanced in the solvent are so fine they don't settle out on their own (it typically requires a centrifuge). Best examples of this are blood or milk.

Choice A is the smallest, probably consisting of ions (if it's a salt in put it water for instance) or whole molecules that are either polar or non-polar in nature. Best examples being something like alcohol in water, salt in water, or for a non-polar example washing off grease with a non-polar solvent like WD-40 or BrakeKleen (happens far easier with these solvents than something like water).

It helps to think of real-world example for these. And you need to know all three, because this question can be easily reworded on an exam for you.

Can you now label/match what choices A, B, and C are please? Your options are shown above in the mock "equation" I posted above.

A = ?
B = ?
C = ?

Answer 2

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