Mixtures and Solutions

Front

What is a substance that is made of only one atom?

Back

Element

Front

What is the substance that dissolves in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

Back

Solvent

Front

What is a combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated?

Back

Mixture

Front

What is a combination of two or more substances that cannot easily be separated?

Back

Solution

Front

What method is used to separate a mixture of salt and water?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What method can be used to separate nails from sand?

Back

Magnet

Front

What is the process of mixing a solute with a solvent to form a solution?

Back

Dissolving

Front

What is an example of a solution?

Back

Saltwater or Kool-Aid

Front

What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

Back

A mixture can be separated easily, while a solution cannot.