Matter: Solutions and Mixtures

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What is the amount of solute that is dissolved in the solvent called?

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Concentration

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What do we call a substance that dissolves another substance?

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Solvent

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What term describes particles that are spread evenly throughout a mixture?

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Dissolved

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What type of changes do mixtures involve?

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Physical changes

Front

How are two or more substances combined to form a mixture?

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Physically

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture involves physical changes, while a compound involves chemical changes.

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Can mixtures be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Sand and salt.