Heterogenous & Homogenous

Question 1

Define: Mixture

Answer 1

Two or more substances that have been physically, and not chemically, combined and can be separated through physical means

Question 2

Define: Heterogenous mixture

Answer 2

A mixture that has variable composition and properties

Question 3

Define: Homogenous mixture

Answer 3

A mixture that has uniform composition properties

Question 4

Define: Solution

Answer 4

A homogenous mixture in which the dissolved particles are extremely small

Question 5

Define: Mechanical Mixture

Answer 5

Mixture of two substances; usually solids ex. Sand + marbles

Question 6

Define: Pure substance

Answer 6

A substance that has a fixed chemical composition and is made up of only one type of atom or molecule

Question 7

Define: Suspension mixture

Answer 7

Mixture of two substances, usually liquid ex. Pulpy orange juice; oil and water

Question 8

Examples of: Homogenous substances

Answer 8

Elements, compounds, & solutions

Question 9

Examples of: Heterogenous substances

Answer 9

Mechanical & Suspension mixtures

Question 10

Define: Solvent

Answer 10

The component that exists in the greater quantity

Question 11

Define: Solute

Answer 11

The component that exists in the smaller quantity