Investigation One Word Bank

Question 1

Mixture

Answer 1

A substance containing two or more

materials with different properties.

Question 2

Property

Answer 2

A characteristic of an object.

Ex. Color, texture, size, shape, luster, flammability, state of matter.

Question 3

Solution

Answer 3

A special mixture formed when one or more mixtures dissolves into another. Ex. cool aid, lemon aid, tea.

Question 4

Dissolving

Answer 4

Two materials mixing together evenly. The process of a solute breaking apart in a solvent to form a solution.

Question 5

Evaporation

Answer 5

To turn slowly into a gas. Like water into water vapor.

Question 6

Crystal

Answer 6

The solid form of a material that can be identified by its natural shape or pattern. Ex. Salt crystals formed when salt water solution evaporates.

Question 7

Solvent

Answer 7

A substance that dissolve in a solute to form a solution. Ex water dissolves salt, so water is a solvent.

Question 8

Solute

Answer 8

A substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution. Ex. Salt or sugar dissolves in water so it is a solute.

Question 9

Concentration

Answer 9

The ratio of the amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.

Question 10

Dilute

Answer 10

Make a solution less concentrated. Ex. Add more water.