4.1 - Types of mixtures - Archive

Question 1

Define the term solute

Answer 1

the part of a solution that can dissolve in a solvent (or not).

Question 2

Define the term solvent

Answer 2

The part of the mixture that dissolves the solute (usually water or another liquid).

Question 3

Define the term solution

Answer 3

The mixture created by a solute dissolving in a solvent.

Question 4

Define the term suspension

Answer 4

A substance is unable to dissolve in a liquid but instead disperes in the liquid.

Question 5

In a mixture of salt and water, what is the solute, what is the solvent and is it a solution.

Answer 5

salt is the solute, water is the solvent and it is a solution.

Question 6

Define the term dilute in terms of solutions.

Answer 6

mixture that does not have much solute in the solvent.

Question 7

Define the term concentrated in terms of solutions.

Answer 7

A mixture that has a lot of solute in it.

Question 8

Define the term saturated in terms of solutions.

Answer 8

A mixture that cannot dissolve any more solute due to large amounts of solvent.

Question 9

Is salt water a solution or a suspension?

Answer 9

Solution.