Mixtures and Solutions

Front

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

Back

A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed, and different parts can be seen, like a salad or M&M's.

Front

What is a homogeneous mixture?

Back

A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as saltwater or air.

Front

What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

Back

The solute dissolves in the solvent, forming a solution.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

Front

What is a solute?

Back

The substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as salt in saltwater.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution, such as water in saltwater.

Front

What does it mean for a solution to be saturated?

Back

A saturated solution is one that can no longer dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid turns into vapor, often leaving solutes behind.

Front

What is concentration in terms of solutions?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a concentrated solution and a dilute solution?

Back

A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute compared to the solvent, while a dilute solution has a small amount of solute.