Mixtures and Solutions

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Characteristic of homogenous mixtures?

Back

The composition is uniform throughout the mixture.

Front

What is a solute in a solution?

Back

The component that is dissolved in the solvent.

Front

Characteristic of heterogeneous mixtures?

Back

They have visibly distinguishable components.

Front

What is a solvent in a solution?

Back

The component that dissolves the solute.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

Sand and water

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Oil and vinegar dressing

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Saltwater

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Chocolate chip cookies

Back

Saltwater

Front

What distinguishes a solution from other types of mixtures?

Back

Its components are not chemically bonded but are mixed at the molecular level.

Front

Which of the following mixtures is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

Vinegar

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Brass

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Granite

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Air

Back

Granite

Front

In a saltwater solution, what is the solvent?

Back

Water

Front

What is true about solutes?

Back

They can be gases, liquids, or solids.

Front

What happens to the boiling point of a solvent when a solute is dissolved in it?

Back

It increases.