Section 1 Understanding Solutions (science)

Question 1

Solution

Answer 1

a well mixed mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute

Question 2

Solvent

Answer 2

is the part of a solution present in the largest amount

Question 3

Solute

Answer 3

is the substance that is present in a solution in the smaller amount and is dissolved by the solvent

Question 4

Example of a solvent and solute

Answer 4

Solution – Alcohol in water, or sugar and water
Solvent – Water, tea
Solute – Salt and water

Question 5

What state of matter are solvents?

Answer 5

They can be any state of matter

Question 6

What is the universal solvent?

Answer 6

Water that dissolves so many substances

Question 7

Suspension

Answer 7

a mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration

Question 8

Colloid

Answer 8

A mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out

Question 9

Example of a Suspension and Colloid

Answer 9

Suspension – Chalk in water, sand in water
Colloid – Fog, milk, mayonnaise

Question 10

What is the Tyndall Affect

Answer 10

the particles of a colloid that scatter the light

Question 11

What two effects do solutes have on solvents?

Answer 11

Higher boiling points and lowers freezing point