Pure Substances versus Mixtures

A mixture that is uniform in composition; components are evenly distributed and not easily distinguished

• homogeneous

• heterogeneous

Capable of being dissolved

• malleable

• souble

• flexible

• realiable

A mixture that is not uniform in composition; components are not evenly distributed throughout the mixture

• homogeneous

• heterogeneous

The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

• solvent

• solid

• solute

• solidifier

A mixture that forms when one substance dissolves another and particles are evenly spread throughout; the particles are too small and rarely settle out.

• solution

• suspension

• colloid

A measurement of how much solute exists within a certain volume of solvent.

• dilution

• solution

• concentration

• reaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined

• element

• compound

• mixture

A type of mixture in which large particles can settle out and be seen easily.

• solution

• suspension

• colloid

The process of adding solvent to lower the concentration of solute in a solution.

• concentration

• separation

• dissolving

• dilution

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

• element

• compound

• mixture