P.5.5B Mixtures

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) completely dissolves in another (solvent).

Front

What does it mean to dissolve?

Back

To dissolve means to mix a solid, liquid, or gas into a liquid so that it forms a solution.

Front

What is filtration?

Back

Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

Front

What is a solute?

Back

A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

Front

How does temperature affect solubility?

Back

Higher temperatures generally increase the solubility of solids in liquids, allowing them to dissolve faster.

Front

What is concentration in a solution?

Back

Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

Front

What happens when you increase the amount of solute in a solution?

Back

Increasing the amount of solute in a solution increases its concentration.

Front

What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

Back

A mixture is made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded.