unit 6: matter

Front

What is the term for a substance present in larger amounts than the solute in a solution?

Back

Solvent

Front

What type of mixture has properties of both solutions and suspensions?

Back

Colloid

Front

What do you call a substance made of one or more elements that are chemically combined?

Back

Pure substance

Front

What are characteristics such as mass, relative density, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, and conductivity called?

Back

Physical properties

Front

What is defined as anything that takes up space and has mass?

Back

Matter

Front

What is the term for a mixture where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

Back

A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the term for the ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent?

Back

Solubility