A sample of ta water consists of water, fluoride ions, calcium ions, and several other dissolved ions. ?

Question

The ions are evenly distributed throughout the water. Which term or terms could be used to describe this sample of tap water?

Check all that apply.

mixture

heterogeneous mixture

homogenous mixture

solution

pure chemical substance

compound

element

Answer 1

solution - because all of the ions are in solution (dissolved)

compound(s) - the water is an inorganic compound and the salts are ionic compounds