Types of Mixtures and Separation Methods

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Homogeneous Mixture

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Mixture so evenly mixed you cannot see the different parts

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Heterogeneous Mixture

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Mixture made up of particles you can easily see and can be separated easily

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Solution

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Mixture containing a solvent & solute that has the same properties throughout

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Suspension

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Mixture in which particles can be seen & easily separated by settling/filtration

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Colloid

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Mixture containing small undissolved particles (ex: smoke, milk, shaving cream)

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Solute

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Substance being dissolved

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Solvent

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Substance that is usually present in the largest amount & does the dissolving

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Dilute

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A solution with only a little solute dissolved

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Concentrated

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A solution with a lot of solute dissolved in it

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Saturated

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A solution with so much solute that no more can be dissolved