Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together. Each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another substance (the solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, salt is the solute in saltwater.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution. For example, water is the solvent in saltwater.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the substances can be separated easily and retain their properties, while in a solution, the solute is completely dissolved and cannot be easily separated.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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An example of a solid mixture is a salad, where different vegetables are mixed together but can be separated.

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What is an example of a liquid solution?

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An example of a liquid solution is lemonade, where sugar is dissolved in water.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute with a solvent until the solute is no longer visible and is evenly distributed in the solvent.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature. Any additional solute will not dissolve.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solid particles from a liquid or gas using a filter.