Ideal Solution

An ideal solution is a mixture of substances where the interactions between different molecules are similar to those between like molecules. This means that when the substances are mixed, they blend uniformly without any change in properties like volume or enthalpy (heat content). In such solutions, the components do not significantly affect each other's behavior, making predictions about their properties straightforward. Ideal solutions serve as a useful reference point in chemistry because real solutions often deviate from ideal behavior, but understanding the ideal case helps in analyzing and predicting solution behavior more accurately.