Physical Science: Mixtures Flashcard

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed, and different parts can be seen and separated, such as Lucky Charms.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, where the individual components are not distinguishable, such as saltwater.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical processes.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, density, or boiling point.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent), such as sugar in water.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Oil in water, where the oil and water do not mix uniformly.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Alcohol in water, where the alcohol is uniformly distributed.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.