Mixtures Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mixture
A
Two or more substances mixed together but no chemically bonded
2
Q
What happens to melting points if a substance is impure
A
It happens over a range of temperatures
3
Q
What is a solvent
A
A substance in which a solute dissolves
4
Q
What is a solute
A
A substance which dissolves into a solvent
5
Q
What is a solution
A
A mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent
6
Q
Can gasses dissolve
A
Yes
7
Q
What is a saturated solution
A
A solution you cannot dissolve any more solute into
8
Q
What does solubility measure
A
How much solute you can dissolve into a solvent
9
Q
How does increasing temperature affect solubility
A
The higher the temperature, the greater the solubility
10
Q
What does it mean if something is insoluble
A
The substance does not dissolve in a particular solvent
