Properties of Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solute?

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The part of a solution that gets dissolved.

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What is a solvent?

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The part of a solution that dissolves the solute.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties; it can be an element or a compound.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Coffee, mouthwash, and vinegar.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Salad, sand and salt mixture.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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To dissolve the solute.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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