Solutions, Solvent, Solute

What are a heterogeneous mixture?

• evenly distributed

• cannot touch water

• not evenly distributed

• mixture

What characteristic defines a homogeneous mixture?

• Particles can be easily seen with the naked eye.

• It has a non-uniform composition.

• Its components are completely dissolved and cannot be distinguished.

• It is always a suspension.

Which of the following is NOT considered a solution?

• Salt in water

• Sugar in water

• Pebbles in water

• Alcohol in water

What is a solution?

• A heterogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

• A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

• A mixture where particles can be seen with the naked eye.

• A mixture where substances do not dissolve in each other.

What is a solute?

• The component of a solution present in a larger amount.

• The component of a solution that dissolves other substances.

• The component of a solution present in a smaller amount.

• The component of a solution that cannot be dissolved.

Why is water considered a universal solvent?

• It can dissolve only non-polar substances.

• It has the potential to dissolve many substances.

• It is a non-polar substance itself.

• It is insoluble in most other liquids.