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solution

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a mixture of 2 compounds, dissolved evenly

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solvent

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the thing that does the desolving

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solute

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the thing that is desolved

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matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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element

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all atoms are alike and cannot be separated by physical or chemical means.

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compound

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a compound is made up of 2 or more elements combined in a fixed proportion

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pure substance

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matter that is either an element or a compound

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mixture

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2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means

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homogeneous mixture

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a mixture where 2 gasses, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly (also called a solution)

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heterogeneous mixture

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a mixture with different and easily distinguishable materials.

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colloid

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a mixture with larger particles that never settle

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suspension

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a mixture in which visible particles settle.

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