Separating Techniques

Front

What is a substance that is dissolved in another substance?

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Solute

Front

What is the liquid that dissolves a solute in a solution?

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Solvent

Front

What do you call a mixture where one substance is completely dissolved in another?

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Solution

Front

Can you separate a solution using filtration?

Back

No, filtration cannot separate dissolved substances.

Front

What is the process of adding more solvent to a solution to decrease its concentration?

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Dilution

Front

What happens to the solute when a solution is diluted?

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The concentration of the solute decreases.

Front

What is an example of a solid solute dissolved in a liquid solvent?

Back

Salt in water.

Front

What is an example of a gas solute dissolved in a liquid solvent?

Back

Carbon dioxide in soda.

Front

What is the term for a mixture that contains particles that can be seen and easily separated?

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Suspension

Front

What is the term for a mixture that appears uniform and has particles that are too small to be seen?

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Colloid