Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures & Solutions

Question 1

Mixture

Answer 1

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

Question 2

Solution

Answer 2

A mixture that appears to be a single substance but is composed of particles of two or more substances that are distributed evenly across. They are typically described as Homogenous mixtures.

Question 3

Solute

Answer 3

Substance that is dissolved

Question 4

Solvent

Answer 4

Substance in which the solute is dissolved in

Question 5

Soluble

Answer 5

Able to dissolve

Question 6

Insoluble

Answer 6

Incapable of dissolving

Question 7

Homogeneous Mixture

Answer 7

A combination of substances in which the appearance and properties are the same throughout.

Question 8

Heterogeneous Mixture

Answer 8

A combination of substances in which different components are easily observed.

Question 9

Concentration

Answer 9

A measure of how much of solute dissolved in a solvent.

Question 10

Solubility

Answer 10

Amount of solute that is needed to make a saturated solution using a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature.

Question 11

Suspension

Answer 11

MIxture in which particles of a material are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but are large enough that they settle out.

Question 12

Colloid

Answer 12

Mixture in which the particles are dispersed throughout but are not heavy enough to settle out.