Mixtures and Solutions

Front

What is a combination of two or more substances where each keeps their own properties?

Back

Mixture

Front

What is a mixture of one substance dissolved evenly in another?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the term for a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What is the term for the liquid in which a solute is dissolved?

Back

Solvent

Front

What is an example of a mixture that is not a solution?

Back

Sand and salt

Front

What tool can be used to separate a mixture of salt and water?

Back

Hot plate (to evaporate the water)

Front

What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

Back

In a mixture, substances retain their properties; in a solution, one substance is dissolved in another.

Front

What is an example of a solution?

Back

Saltwater

Front

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

Back

A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed.

Front

What is a homogeneous mixture?

Back

A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.