Flashcards on Solutions and Mixtures

Front

Solution

Back

A mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute with the same properties throughout.

Front

Solvent

Back

The part of the solution usually present in the largest amount.

Front

Colloid

Back

A mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle.

Front

Mixture

Back

Classified as a solution, colloid, or suspension based on the size of its largest particles.

Front

Soda water components

Back

CO2 + water + sugar

Front

Gas solute example

Back

CO2 in soda water

Front

Solute

Back

The substance that is dissolved in the solvent.

Front

Formation of a solution

Back

A solution is formed when particles of the solute separate from each other and become surrounded by particles of the solvent.

Front

Effect of solutes on boiling point

Back

Solutes raise the boiling point of a solution above that of the solvent.

Front

Effect of solutes on freezing point

Back

Solutes lower the freezing point of a solution below that of the solvent.