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Module 2 Lesson 2
Mixtures and Solutions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| distillation | uses different boiling points of substances to separate them; is not used to separate colloids |
| alloy | a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. |
| solubility | the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent |
| colloid | particles are scattered throughout and block the passage of light |
| solvent | the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution. |
| mixture | a physical combination of two or more substances that are blended together without forming a new substance |
| solute | the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent. |
| solution | a mixture of substances that are blended so completely that the mixture looks the same everywhere (sugar water and cranberry juice) |
| dilute | make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it |
| chemical change example | baking soda and vinegar |
| physical change example | colored water |
| temperature and solubility related | The higher the temperature of the solvent, the higher the solubility. |