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Mixtures & Solutions
Vocabulary Practice
Term | Definition |
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mixtures | composed of two or ore substances that are mixed together but can be separated from each other |
solutions | 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 |
filtration | used to separate solid particles from a liquid |
sifting | used to separate solid particles from larger solid particles |
evaporation | used to separate a solid that has dissolved in a liquid solution |
concentration | the relationship of the amount of solute to solvent determines this in a solution |
solute | the substance in a solution that is the least amount that is usually a solid |
solvent | the substance in a solution that is the greatest amount that is usually a liquid |