Seperating Mixtures

Question 1

Solute

Answer 1

A substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution

Question 2

solvent

Answer 2

A substance in which a solute dissolves to form a solution

Question 3

saturated

Answer 3

When the solvent cannot dissolve any more solute

Question 4

room temperature

Answer 4

How hot or cold it is in an indoor space like a classroom or a house. Often room temperature is at 21 C (70 F)

Question 5

supersaturated solution

Answer 5

A solution that contains more solute than it normally wold at a given temperature

Question 6

bends

Answer 6

A condition that causes pain in deep sea divers’ arms and legs after returning to the surface

Question 7

nitrogen

Answer 7

A colorless, odorless gaseous element that makes up about 78% of Earth’s Atmosphere

Question 8

decompression

Answer 8

The change from higher pressure to lower pressure

Question 9

caissons

Answer 9

A large box with no bottom. These boxes were used to provide environments for workers under water.

Question 10

particle

Answer 10

A very small piece or part