Chapter 11 Vocabulary
A single kind of matter that has a specific makeup or composition. Pure Substance A single kind of matter that has a specific makeup or composition.
Mixture Two or more substances that are together in the same place but their atoms are not chemically bonded.
Heterogeneous Mixture A mixture in which the different parts can be seen and easily separated.
Homogeneous Mixture A mixture that is so evenly mixed that the different parts cannot be differentiated simply by looking at them.
Solutions A mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout.
Solvent The part of a solution that is usually present in the largest amount and dissolves a solute.
The part of a solution that is dissolved by a solvent. Solute The part of a solution that is dissolved by a solvent. Solute
Colloid A mixture containing small, un-dissolved particles that do not settle out.
Suspension A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration.
A mixture that has only a little solute dissolved in it. Dilute Solution A mixture that has only a little solute dissolved in it.
A mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in it. Concentrated Solution A mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in it.
A measure of how much solute can dissolve at a given temperature. Solubility A measure of how much solute can dissolve at a given temperature.
Saturated Solutions A mixture that contains as much dissolved solute as is possible at a given temperature.