Pesticides dissolved in a liquid are referred to as what?

Pesticides dissolved in a liquid are referred to as solutions because a solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (in this case, the pesticide) is completely dissolved in another (the liquid). This means that the pesticide molecules are distributed evenly throughout the liquid, resulting in a single-phase system where the properties are uniform throughout.

In contrast, suspensions refer to mixtures where solid particles are dispersed in a liquid but are not fully dissolved, leading to a heterogeneous mixture that may settle over time. Emulsions involve two immiscible liquids, where one is dispersed in the other, often requiring emulsifying agents to maintain stability. Concentrates typically refer to formulations that have a high amount of active ingredient but do not specify the state of the active ingredient regarding solubility. Therefore, solutions specifically define the scenario where pesticides are completely dissolved in a liquid carrier.