Chemistry solutes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solute
A
Substance that dissolves like sugar
2
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What is a solvent
A
substance in which the solute is dissolved is called a solvent E.g water dissolves sugar
3
Q
What is a solution
A
is formed when the solute dissolves in the solvent E.g tea
4
Q
What is a element
A
A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance
5
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What is a mixture
A
Two or more substances together that aren’t chemically joined
6
Q
What does insoluble mean
A
Something that will not dissolve in a solvent even after mixing
7
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What is a compound
A
substance made from two or more different elements that have been chemically joined
