Solutions and Mixtures

A mixture in which two or more substances are evenly mixed at the molecular level, resulting in a homogeneous mixture.

Solutions, colloids, and suspensions.

A combination of two or more substances that can be physically separated.

A type of mixture where small particles of one substance are evenly distributed within another substance, but are not dissolved.

A mixture in which particles are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but are not dissolved, and can settle over time.

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

The substance in a solution that dissolves the solute, usually present in the greater amount.

The substance that is dissolved in a solution, usually present in a lesser amount.

Salt water, where salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent).

The ability of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.