When you can no longer distinguish the combined components, the mixture is called a solution. The mixture in Bottle A is an example of a solution. The salt particles are distributed well in the water, so the mixture remains clear. Taste the solution. How do you know that salt is one of the components of the mixture? L L Sugar also dissolves in water and forms a solution. You know sugar is present because the solution tastes sweet. Give other examples of solutions your mother uses in preparing or cooking dishes. In Bottle B, sand did not dissolve in water. The mixture did not form a solution. Can you distinctly see the sand particles in the mixture? This is an example of heterogeneous mixture. It is a mixture with components of different sizes and shapes, How is heterogeneous mixture different from a solution?​