Mixtures and Solutions

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What do we call a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded?

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Mixture

Front

What is the substance called that dissolves in a solution?

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Solute

Front

What is the substance called that does the dissolving in a solution?

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Solvent

Front

What do we call a mixture where one substance has completely dissolved in another?

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Solution

Front

What is an example of a mixture?

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Sand and water

Front

What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater

Front

What is the main difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A solution is a mixture in which there is a solvent and a solute.

Front

What do we call a mixture that has uniform composition throughout?

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Homogeneous mixture

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What do we call a mixture that does not have uniform composition?

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Heterogeneous mixture

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What happens to the physical properties of substances in a mixture?

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They retain their individual properties.