Understanding Solutions

What is the solute in the image?

• Water

• Sugar

• Salt

• Oil

What is the process of mixing a solute and a solvent called?

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Solution

• Condensation

What is an example of a homogeneous mixture given in the text?

• Orange juice

• Lemonade

• Milk

• Water

What does the text suggest about the appearance of a solution?

• It changes color

• It looks different in each part

• It looks the same everywhere

• It becomes cloudy

Why won't particles in a solution get caught in a filter?

• They are too large.

• They are too small.

• They are magnetic.

• They are sticky.

What is a characteristic of a solution?

• The components separate easily

• The components are visible

• The components are evenly mixed

• The components form layers

What will happen if you leave a saltwater solution alone?

• The salt will settle at the bottom

• The salt will evaporate

• The salt will stay mixed in the water

• The salt will form crystals

What is the result of mixing salt and water?

• A suspension

• A solution

• A colloid

• A compound

In a solution, what is the term for the substance that does the dissolving?

• Solvent

• Solute

• Mixture

• Compound

What happens to the solute in a solution?

• It becomes a gas

• It turns into a solid

• It breaks into tiny pieces

• It evaporates