Is vegetable soup an example of a solution?

* Solutions are homogeneous mixtures, meaning the components are evenly distributed throughout. They are typically made up of a solute (what gets dissolved) and a solvent (what does the dissolving).

* Vegetable soup is a heterogeneous mixture, meaning the components are not evenly distributed. You can see different parts of the soup, like the vegetables, broth, and maybe noodles or grains.

Think of it this way:

* Saltwater is a solution – the salt dissolves completely into the water, and you can't see individual salt particles.

* Vegetable soup is a mixture – you can easily see the different ingredients like carrots, beans, and broth.

While the broth itself might be considered a solution, the overall vegetable soup is not.