If a mixture is homogeneous but has more than two components, can it be a solution?
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Correct answer: Yes, it can be a multicomponent solution
Homogeneity, not a fixed limit of two components, is the essential condition for a solution. A mixture containing three or more components can remain uniform throughout and is then called a multicomponent solution. “Binary” is only the name for a two-component solution; it does not define every solution. A homogeneous mixture is not automatically a pure substance.
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Yes, it can be a multicomponent solution
Why is this the correct answer?
Homogeneity, not a fixed limit of two components, is the essential condition for a solution. A mixture containing three or more components can remain uniform throughout and is then called a multicomponent solution. “Binary” is only the name for a two-component solution; it does not define every solution. A homogeneous mixture is not automatically a pure substance.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
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