Scope 2: Pure Substances and Mixtures

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that the solute is dissolved into, usually water.

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Define a homogeneous mixture.

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A mixture where the components are distributed uniformly and the composition is the same throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has ingredients combined but not uniformly mixed together.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance.

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What type of mixture are chocolate chips considered?

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Heterogeneous mixture.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

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A mixture contains two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a pure substance has a uniform and definite composition.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, boiling point, or density.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.