Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions

Front

Cereal is a ____ mixture.

Back

heterogeneous

Front

The ability to dissolve in a solvent is called ____.

Back

solubility

Front

A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout is called a ____ mixture.

Back

heterogeneous mixture

Front

Pepsi is a ____ mixture.

Back

homogeneous mixture

Front

A mixture where the components are evenly distributed is called a ____ mixture.

Back

homogeneous mixture

Front

What is a colloid?

Back

A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout a medium but do not settle out.

Front

What is a suspension?

Back

A mixture in which particles are dispersed in a fluid but can settle out over time.

Front

Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

Back

Salad or sand and water.

Front

Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

Back

Saltwater or air.

Front

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

Back

A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.