Chemistry 2 Unit review(2)

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What type of mixture is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture.

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What is a mixture of compounds?

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A mixture of compounds consists of two or more different compounds that are physically combined.

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What is the effect of surface area on the rate of dissolution?

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The rate of dissolution increases with an increase in surface area.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater is an example of a homogeneous mixture.