Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What are the two main types of mixtures?

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The two main types of mixtures are homogeneous mixtures (solutions) and heterogeneous mixtures.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solvent?

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The solvent is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a solute?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a suspension?

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A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid but will settle over time.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where very small particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

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What happens when a solution becomes saturated?

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When a solution becomes saturated, no more solute can dissolve, and any additional solute will remain undissolved.

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How do you calculate the mass of a solution?

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To calculate the mass of a solution, add the mass of the solute to the mass of the solvent.