Mixtures & Solutions Flashcard

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What percentage of the human body is made of water?

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70%

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What is the solid material in a solution called?

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Solute

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What is an Extract?

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A solution that uses some plant material to combine with a solvent.

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What is a Heterogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture where the materials are easy to separate.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where solid material dissolves in a liquid.

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What is a Solvent?

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The liquid that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is a Homogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform in composition and cannot be easily separated.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent).

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated physically, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute is dissolved in the solvent.

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What is a Concentrated Solution?

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A solution that has a large amount of solute compared to the solvent.