Liquid vs. Solution — What's the Difference?

Not compressible like gases.

Used in various scientific and industrial applications.

A state of matter that flows freely.

Can vary in concentration.

Viscosity and surface tension are key properties.

Physical properties differ from those of the solvent alone.

Can form mixtures or solutions.

Consists of a solute dissolved in a solvent.

Maintains a fixed volume under constant conditions.

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure. As such, it is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape.

A method or process of dealing with a problem

The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow and little or no tendency to disperse, and is amorphous but has a fixed volume and is difficult to compress.

The answer to a problem or the explanation for something

Matter or a specific body of matter in this state.

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.

(Linguistics) A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r.

The process of forming such a mixture.

Of or being a liquid.

The state of being dissolved

Melted by heating

(Archaic) The act of separating or breaking up; dissolution.

Condensed by cooling

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

Flowing readily; fluid

An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks

An answer to a problem.

(Linguistics) Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel.

(marketing) A product, service or suite thereof, especially software.

Clear and shining

Satisfaction of a claim or debt.

Existing as or readily convertible into cash

The act of dissolving, especially of a solid by a fluid; dissolution.

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

The crisis of a disease.

(phonetics) Any of a class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.

To treat with a solution.

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

The act of separating the parts of any body, or the condition of undergoing a separation of parts; disruption; breach.

Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.

The act of solving, or the state of being solved; the disentanglement of any intricate problem or difficult question; explanation; clearing up; - used especially in mathematics, either of the process of solving an equation or problem, or the result of the process.

Having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy.

The state of being dissolved or disintegrated; resolution; disintegration.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

The act or process by which a body (whether solid, liquid, or gaseous) is absorbed into a liquid, and, remaining or becoming fluid, is diffused throughout the solvent; also, the product resulting from such absorption.

(phonology) Belonging to a class of consonants comprised of the laterals and the rhotics, which in many languages behave similarly.

Release; deliverance; discharge.

Fluid and transparent.

The termination of a disease; resolution.

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid.

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution;

Being in such a state that the component molecules move freely among themselves, but have a definite volume changing only slightly with changes of pressure, and do not tend to separate from each other as the particles of gases and vapors do when the volume of the container is increased; neither solid nor gaseous; as, liquid mercury, in distinction from mercury solidified or in a state of vapor.

A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem;

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

A method for solving a problem;

Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth; as, l and r are liquid letters.

The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

Fluid and transparent; as, the liquid air.

The successful action of solving a problem;

Clear; definite in terms or amount.

In cash or readily convertible into cash without loss of principle; - said of assets, such as bank accounts, or short-term bonds tradable on a major stock exchange.

A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not gaseous and has a definite volume independent, of the container in which it is held. Liquids have a fixed volume at any given pressure, but their shape is determined by the container in which it is contained. Liquids, in contrast to gases, cannot expand indefinitely to fill an expanding container, and are only slightly compressible by application of pressure.

A letter which has a smooth, flowing sound, or which flows smoothly after a mute; as, l and r, in bla, bra. M and n also are called liquids.

A substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

The state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

A substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

A frictionless non-nasal continuant (especially `l' and `r')

Existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow;

Filled or brimming with tears;

Clear and bright;

Changed from a solid to a liquid state;

Smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness;

Yielding; lacking any hint of hardness;

Smooth and unconstrained in movement;

In cash or easily convertible to cash;

Temperature can change the viscosity of liquids and the solubility of solutes in solutions.

Not all liquids can form solutions, as some liquids are immiscible, meaning they do not mix to form a solution.

No, gases are a different state of matter; they have neither fixed volume nor fixed shape.

The properties of a solution, such as boiling point and conductivity, can differ significantly from those of the pure solvent due to the presence of the solute.

A liquid is a state of matter that flows, has fixed volume, and adapts to the shape of its container.

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where the solute is uniformly distributed within the solvent.

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures with uniform composition throughout, whereas mixtures can be homogeneous or heterogeneous and do not require solute dissolution.

Depending on the type of solution, some can be separated into their components through processes like evaporation or distillation, while others are more complex.

Exceeding solubility leads to the formation of a saturated solution, and any additional solute may precipitate or remain undissolved.

Solutions are crucial in industries for processes such as manufacturing drugs, cleaning agents, and in food production.

A good solvent efficiently dissolves the solute and is chemically stable and non-reactive with the solute under desired conditions.

Understanding solutions is key to predicting and controlling reactions, formulating compounds, and analyzing substances in chemistry.

Pressure can influence the boiling point and freezing point of liquids but generally has less effect on liquids than on gases.

Solubility is a measure of how much solute can be dissolved by a solvent at a given temperature and pressure to form a solution.

Common examples include saltwater, vinegar, and air (a solution of gases).