Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Mixtures

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

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Solute

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

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Solvent

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What are the two categories that matter is separated into?

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Pure substances and mixtures.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical means.

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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 means.

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Can pure substances be separated physically?

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No, pure substances cannot be separated physically.

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Can mixtures be separated physically?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated physically.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater, where the salt is evenly distributed.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad, where the ingredients are not uniformly mixed.