Mixtures Flashcards
Not chemically combined but physically combined.
Mixtures
Ratios aren’t exact
Mixtures
Can be separated through physical methods such as distillation, magnetism, centrifuge, and filtering.
Mixtures
Homogenous- evenly distributed throughout
Solutions and colloids
Can’t be filtered
Solutions and colloids
Particles will not settle
Solutions and colloids
Particles don’t scatter light
Solutions
Examples: soda, gasoline, brass, salt water, and antifreeze.
Solutions
Particles are large enough to scatter light.
Colloids
Examples: mayonnaise, gelatin, milk, and deodorant
Colloids
Heterogenous- not evenly distributed
Suspension
Can be filtered
Suspension
Particles will settle
Suspension
Particles will scatter or block light
Suspension
Example: snow globe
Suspension