Mixture:
In chemistry, mixture is a substance that is made up of two or more simpler substances. These substances can be chemical elements or compounds. Mixtures can be either homogenous or heterogeneous. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components can be seen whereas heterogeneous mixture in which both the solute and solvent is present in the solution.
Solution:
In chemistry, a solution is a homogenous mixture composed of two or more substances. For example: presence of carbon dioxide or oxygen in water. The particles of the solute in a solution are visible. A solution is stable. The solute cannot be separated from the solution by the process filtration.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
An important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad | The faculty or state of being able to see |
| Synonyms | Blend, mix, variety, dough | Explanation, result, quick fix |
| Antonyms | Division, singularity, separation | Doubt, element, question and problem |
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| Word origin | It is originated from Late Middle English: from French mixture or Latin mixtura. | It is originated from Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solutio(n-), from solvere ‘loosen’. |
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| Disadvantages | Its disadvantages are: The tastes of medications in solutions are more pronounced. |
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