Mixtures Review

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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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Is a mixture a pure substance?

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No, a mixture is not a pure substance.

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What is air classified as?

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Air is classified as a mixture.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is a solution that contains more dissolved solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is a solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is water classified as?

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Water is classified as a compound.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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Why is water called the universal solvent?

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Water is called the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout a substance but do not settle out.