mixture and solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be heterogeneous or homogeneous, while a solution is always homogeneous.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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What is an example of a solid solution?

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Alloy, such as bronze, which is a mixture of copper and tin.

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What is an example of a gas solution?

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Air, which is a mixture of gases including nitrogen, oxygen, and others.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles of one substance are dispersed in another substance but do not settle out.