Mixtures vs. Solutions

Front

What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a physical combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

Front

Can the components of a mixture be easily separated?

Back

Yes, the components of a mixture can be easily separated by physical methods such as filtration or evaporation.

Front

Can the components of a solution be easily separated?

Back

No, the components of a solution cannot be easily separated by physical means because they are uniformly distributed.

Front

What is an example of a solution?

Back

Saltwater is an example of a solution, where salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent).

Front

What is an example of a mixture?

Back

A salad is an example of a mixture, as it consists of various ingredients that can be separated.

Front

What does it mean to dissolve?

Back

To dissolve means to evenly distribute a substance throughout another substance, resulting in a solution.

Front

What is a solute?

Back

A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved, typically present in a greater amount.