Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

______ are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components.

Options:

Amalgams

Solutions

Enzymes

Emulsions

Correct Answer:

Solutions

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Solutions.

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures composed of two or more substances uniformly distributed at a molecular level. In a solution, the solute particles are evenly dispersed and completely dissolved in the solvent, resulting in a single-phase mixture with uniform composition and properties throughout.

The other options listed are:

1. Amalgams: These are specific types of solutions in which mercury is the solvent and one or more metals are dissolved in it. Amalgams are commonly used in dentistry and metal processing.
 
3. Enzymes:  Enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms. They are not mixtures but rather specialized proteins that catalyze specific biochemical reactions.

4. Emulsions:  Emulsions are heterogeneous mixtures of two or more immiscible liquids, where one liquid is dispersed in the form of small droplets throughout the other liquid. Examples include milk, mayonnaise, and vinaigrette dressings.