Mixtures & Solutions

A mixture is two or more materials combined together that can be separated.

To dissolve means the breaking down of a solute into smaller particles until it can no longer be seen.

A solution is a mixture of one or more substances dissolved into another.

A solute is a solid that dissolves into another substance to form a solution.

The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.

A solvent is the substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means.

An example of a mixture is salad, which contains various ingredients that can be separated.

An example of a solution is saltwater, where salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent).

When a solute is added to a solvent, it dissolves and forms a solution.