Classification of Matter

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What is a type of mixture in which different parts can easily be seen?

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Heterogeneous mixture

Front

What is a pure substance made of 2 or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio?

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Compound

Front

What is a well-mixed mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout?

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Solution

Front

What is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout?

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Homogeneous mixture

Front

What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

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Element

Front

What is a mixture where the individual components retain their own properties?

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Heterogeneous mixture

Front

What is the process called when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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Dissolution

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Vegetable soup or Italian salad dressing

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a pure substance formed from two or more elements chemically combined, while a mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).