understanding solutions

the part of a solution that is present in the smaller amount is the .........................

• solute

• solvent

• suspension

.......................... is a mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light.

• colloid

• suspension

• solution

A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration is called

• colloid

• suspension

• solution

A well-mixed mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute is called

• colloid

• suspension

• solution

Brass is a solution in which a solid is dissolved in a

• liquid

• gas

• solid

• water

the freezing point of a solvent decreases as solute is added

• true

• false

Molecular compounds in water conduct an electric current

• true

• false

A characteristic property of a solution is that it can scatter light

• true

• false

if a suspension is allowed to stand, the particles settle out

• true

• false

solutions and colloids are similar in the both are mixtures

• true

• false