Mixtures & Solutions

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. In Kool-Aid, the powder is the solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. In Kool-Aid, water acts as the solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the individual components can be seen and are not uniformly distributed.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, and the individual components are not visible.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process where a solute breaks down and spreads evenly in a solvent.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Lemonade is an example of a solution, where sugar (solute) dissolves in water (solvent).

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What does it mean to saturate a solution?

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To saturate a solution means to dissolve as much solute as possible in a solvent at a given temperature.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.