Worksheet Solutions, Suspensions and Colloids

Front

What is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution?

Back

The substance that is being dissolved is called the solute.

Front

What is the term for the part of a solution that does the dissolving?

Back

The part of a solution that does the dissolving is called the solvent.

Front

What type of mixture is formed when particles are suspended but not dissolved?

Back

A suspension is formed when particles are suspended but not dissolved.

Front

What is an example of a colloid?

Back

Mayo is an example of a colloid.

Front

Which type of mixture has the smallest particle size?

Back

A solution has the smallest particle size.

Front

What is a colloid?

Back

A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout another substance.

Front

What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

Back

A solution has particles that are completely dissolved, while a suspension has larger particles that can settle out.

Front

What is an example of a suspension?

Back

Salad dressing is an example of a suspension.

Front

What is solubility?

Back

Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Front

What does miscible mean?

Back

Miscible refers to two liquids that can mix together in any proportion.