Solutions and Mixtures

Front

What are the different types of mixtures?

Back

Suspension, Solution, Colloid - all the above.

Front

What type of mixture separates upon standing?

Back

Suspension.

Front

What is a homogeneous mixture?

Back

A mixture where two substances have been combined physically and appear the same throughout.

Front

What is an example of a solution?

Back

Salt Water.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A combination of substances that can be physically separated.

Front

What is a suspension?

Back

A type of mixture where particles are dispersed but will settle upon standing.

Front

What is a colloid?

Back

A mixture where small particles are evenly distributed but do not settle out.

Front

What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

Back

Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures have visibly different substances.

Front

What is an alloy?

Back

A mixture of two or more metals.

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.