Chapter 1- Mixtures Flashcards
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Homogenous
Mixtures that are uniform in composition
Mixture
Blend of 2 or more kinds of matter, each of which retains its own identity
Solutions
Homogenous mixtures
Heterogenous
Mixtures that are not uniform
3 properties of mixtures
- Can be separated
- Properties of mixture are a combination of the properties of its constituents
- Composition may vary
5 methods that can separate a mixture
- Magnetism
- By hand
- Filtration
- Crystallization
- Chromatography
Stainless steel
Homogenous
Granite
Heterogenous
Air
Homogenous
Hand lotion
Homogenous
Two substances with different boiling points
Distillation
Sand from water
Filterization
Black ink from pen
Chromatography
Solvent
Does the dissolving
Solute
Substance being dissolved
Soluble
Capable of being dissolved
Solution
Homogenous mixture of 2 or more substances uniformly dispurts though a single phase
Alloy
Solid solution in which the atoms of 2 or more metals are mixed
Suspension
Particles are so large they settle out unless the mixture is stirred
Colliod
Mixture in which particles are medium in size
Tyndall effect
Occurs when light is scattered by colloidal particles
Electrolyte
Substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current
Nonelectrolyte
Substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that doesn’t conduct electric
Examples of suspension
Italian salad dressing
Paint