salt solutions

Salt solutions are liquids where salt has dissolved in water, creating a mixture called a solution. When salt (like sodium chloride) dissolves, it separates into tiny charged particles called ions—sodium and chloride—that spread evenly throughout the water. This process results in a homogeneous mixture, meaning the salt is evenly distributed. Salt solutions are common in everyday life, such as in cooking (salty water), medicine (IV fluids), and industry. The key feature is that the salt is uniformly dispersed at a molecular level, changing the properties of the water, like its conductivity and taste.