Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A physical combination of two or more substances that are mixed evenly throughout the substance.

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What is solubility?

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The maximum amount of grams of solute that will dissolve in 100 g of solvent at a certain temperature.

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How can you increase the concentration of a solution?

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By increasing the amount of solute.

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What are mixtures?

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Two or more materials mixed together that can be easily separated.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform in composition; also known as a solution.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a compound cannot.

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What happens when you add more solute to a solution?

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The concentration of the solution increases.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.