definitions Flashcards
Fluid
any substance that flows including liquids or gases
properties
characteristics that describe a matter
mixture
a combination of two or more pure substances
homogeneous
a mixture where all parts are blended equally they are not visible, and they will not come apart
solution
a homogenous mixture of two or more pure substances
heterogeneous
a mixture made up of part os mixed, you can see the different substances that make up the mixture
suspension
A heterogeneous mixture where particles settle slowly after mixing
colloid
a heterogeneous mixture where particles do not settle
emulsion
a mixture where droplets of fat can’t be joined together due to an emulsifying agent
mechanical mixtures
mixtures that are obviously heterogeneous
phases
separate parts of a mechanical mixture
dissolving
forming a solution by mixing two or more substances together. breaking up
solute
a substance that dissolves in a solvent
solvent
a substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution
soluble
able to be dissolved
rate of dissolving
how fast something dissolves