Jonathan conducts an experiment to determine what solutes readily dissolve in water. He places 3 tablespoons of potting soil into one cup of water. He records his observations in 15-minute increments. After a half hour, he notices that some of the soil particles have separated and sank to the bottom. O 15 minutes 30 minutes Which term best describes the combination of soil and water?

A.Mixture
B. A solution
C. an alloy
D. an emulsion ​