Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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

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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 a solvent?

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The substance in a solution that is present in the largest amount.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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It means that the substance can be dissolved in a solvent.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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It means that the substance cannot be dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the individual substances can be seen and are not uniformly distributed.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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A salad, where different ingredients can be seen and separated.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater, where salt is completely dissolved in water.