Mixtures and Solutions Vocabulary - Spoelstra

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) is completely dissolved in another (solvent), like salt in water.

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True or False: Salt and water together make a solution.

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True

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What are crystals?

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Solid materials whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered structure, forming a crystal lattice.

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True or False: Crystals are the natural state of some solids.

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True

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What does 'mass' refer to?

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A quantity of matter.

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What does 'transparent' mean?

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Clear; allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

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Which property can be used to separate substances?

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Particle size.

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What is a mixture?

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

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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 which the solute is dissolved, often a liquid.