Basic Chemistry Concepts

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What is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its properties?

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A mixture.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another

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solute

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a substance that dissolves into another substance to form a solution

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solvent

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a substance that breaks down or dissolves another substance. 

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Dissolve

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mixing a substance into a liquid

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Homogeneous

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something is made up of parts or elements that are the same or very similar

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Heterogenous

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a combination of two or more substances that is not uniform in composition and has visibly distinguishable components

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Compound

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substance made up of different elements joined together by a chemical bond.

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Atom

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the basic building block for all matter in the universe.

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Suspension

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a heterogeneous mixture in which the solid particles are spread throughout the liquid without dissolving in it.