Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions

heterogeneous mixture in which some of the particles settle out of the mixture upon standing

• solution
• colloid
• solvent
• suspension

 the substance that dissolves

• solvent
• solution
• solute
• unsaturated

mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout

• homogeneous mixture
• heterogeneous mixture

substance that dissolves the solute

• solution
• solvent
• saturation

The ability to dissolve in a solvent

• solute
• solubility
• pure substance
• colloid

type of mixture that doesn't separate on its own; exhibits tyndall effect.

• solution
• colloid
• suspension

mixture of two or more substances; dissolved particles are spread evenly throughout the mixture

• solvent
• solute
• mixture
• solution

If a spoonful of sugar is mixed in a glass of water, what is the water called? 

• solute
• solution
• solvent
• element 

Salt water is a ____ mixture. 

• homogeneous
• heterogeneous

Cereal is a ____ mixture. 

• homogeneous
• heterogeneous