Mixtures and Solutions

What is a mixture?

• A single substance that is not chemically bonded.

• A combination of two or more substances that are chemically bonded together.

• A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

• A combination of two or more substances that are physically bonded together.

What are the two main types of mixtures?

• elements and compounds

• homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures

• solids and liquids

• pure substances and compounds

What is a homogeneous mixture?

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that can be separated into its components easily.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that contains only one substance.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a non-uniform composition throughout.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of substances that are chemically combined.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of invisible substances or phases.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of only one substance.

Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

• sugarwater solution

• chocolate chip cookie

• saltwater solution

• oil and vinegar dressing

Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

• salad

• cake

• smoothie

• soup

What is a solution?

• A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

• A liquid mixture of two or more substances.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A temporary fix that does not fully solve the problem.

What are the components of a solution?

• solutions and mixtures

• reactants and products

• acids and bases

• solvent and solutes

What is the solvent in a solution?

• The solvent in a solution is the substance that evaporates in the solution.

• The solvent in a solution is the substance that dissolves the solute.

• The solvent in a solution is the substance that solidifies in the solution.

• The solvent in a solution is the substance that reacts with the solute in the solution.

What is the solute in a solution?

• element

• compound

• mixture

• substance