Solutions and Mixtures Review

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What does 'heterogeneous mixture' mean?

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A mixture that is different throughout, where the individual components can be seen and separated.

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Is muddy water from a creek after a heavy rain an example of a suspension?

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True

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What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance?

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Element

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Which of the following is an example of a colloid?

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Fog

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How is brass classified?

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A type of mixture called an alloy, formed by combining zinc and copper.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform in composition, where the individual components are not distinguishable.

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What is a suspension?

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A heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid or gas and can settle over time.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond, while a mixture is a combination of substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O), which is formed from hydrogen and oxygen.