Mixture revision

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Mixture

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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Homogeneous Mixture

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as salt water.

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Heterogeneous Mixture

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed, like a salad.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

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Solvent

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The substance in a solution that dissolves the solute, like water in salt water.

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Solute

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution, like salt in salt water.

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Saturated Solution

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A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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Dilute Solution

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A solution that contains a small amount of solute relative to the solvent.

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Concentrated Solution

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A solution that contains a large amount of solute relative to the solvent.

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Suspension

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A heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid or gas.