What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

A. A mixture and a solution are really the same thing.
B. In a mixture, the atoms in the compounds do not separate; in a solution, they do separate.
C. In a mixture, the atoms separate; in a solution, the atoms of a solid or gas do not separate and mix with the liquid.
D. In a mixture, there are no gases; in a solution, the atoms of two gases mix together.

Question

What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

 		A.	A mixture and a solution are really the same thing.
 		B.	In a mixture, the atoms in the compounds do not separate; in a solution, they do separate.
 		C.	In a mixture, the atoms separate; in a solution, the atoms of a solid or gas do not separate and mix with the liquid.
 		D.	In a mixture, there are no gases; in a solution, the atoms of two gases mix together.

quinton1011 · Answer

In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.  Does this help any?

anonymous · Answer

B