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Mixtures & Solutions
Term | Definition |
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solute | Substance in a solution that is the least amount. It is usually the solid. |
solvent | The substance in a solution that is the greatest amount. It is usually the liquid. |
mixture | composed of two or more substances that are mixed together but can be separated from each other |
solution | Composed of substances that mix so completely that they cannot be distinguished as separate substances. They can, however, be separated back into the separate substances. |
concentration | The relationship of the amount of solute to solvent determines this term of a solution. |
evaporation | used to separate a solid that has dissolved in a liquid solution |
filtration | used to separate solid particles from a liquid |
sifting | used to separate smaller solid particles from larger solid particles |