Mixtures Review

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout. An example is perfume.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where particles are dispersed throughout but do not settle out. They can scatter light waves.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound is made up of two or more elements chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is window cleaner.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Beach sand is an example of a heterogeneous mixture, where the different components can be seen and separated.

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What happens to particles in a colloid when light passes through?

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Particles in a colloid scatter light waves, which is known as the Tyndall effect.

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What is the main characteristic of a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound, as it is made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the definition of a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is the definition of a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.