Mixtures and Solutions
Mixture 2 or more substances PHYSICALLY mixed together parts can be separated through physical means Parts retain their properties
Solutions A homogenous (evenly distributed) mixture of 2 or more substances A solute is dissolved in the solvent Salt = solute Water = solvent
Alloy A solid solution of 2 or more substances that includes atleast 1 metal Steel: Iron and Carbon Brass: copper and zinc
Physical Properties Properties that can be observed without changing the chemical structure of the substance ex: color, size, luster, melting point
chemical properties Properties that are observed by changing the chemical structure of a substance Ex: Heat of combustion, Reactivity with water
Chemical or Physical? water boils at 100 degrees Celcius Diamonds cut glass water can be separated by hydrolysis into hydrogen and oxygen Sugar dissolves in water vinegar reacts with baking soda Wood is flammable