Mixtures & Solutions Investigation 3 Review

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solid, liquid, or gas into a liquid so that it forms a solution.

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What happens to the density of a substance when its mass increases but its volume stays the same?

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The density increases.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

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How can you make a solution less concentrated?

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You can make a solution less concentrated by adding more solvent.

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What is an example of a solid solute?

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Sugar is an example of a solid solute that can dissolve in water.

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What is an example of a liquid solute?

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Alcohol is an example of a liquid solute that can dissolve in water.