Classification of Matter and Solution Basics

Front

What is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

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Solvent

Front

What do you call a substance with atoms that are all alike?

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Element

Front

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

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Solute

Front

What type of mixture is NOT evenly distributed?

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Heterogeneous mixture

Front

In a solution of salt and water, what is the salt considered?

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Solute

Front

What is a mixture where the components are evenly distributed?

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Homogeneous mixture

Front

What is the term for a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties?

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Mixture

Front

What is the process called when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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Dissolution

Front

What is the term for a solution that has reached its maximum concentration of solute?

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Saturated solution

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What do you call a solution that contains less solute than it can hold?

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Unsaturated solution