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Types of Mixtures and Solutions

The classification and properties of mixtures, including homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, suspensions, and solutions, and the distinction between pure substances and mixtures in scientific contexts

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Mixtures and solutions are fundamental concepts in chemistry that describe how substances can combine. Mixtures can be either homogeneous, where the components are evenly distributed, or heterogeneous, where the components remain distinct. Solutions, a type of homogeneous mixture, involve a solute b...

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Key Terms

Mixture
A combination of two or more substances where each retains its properties.

Example: Salt and sand mixed together.

Homogeneous Mixture
A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

Example: Saltwater.

Heterogeneous Mixture
A mixture that does not have a uniform composition.

Example: Salad.

Solution
A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

Example: Sugar dissolved in water.

Solute
The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Example: Sugar in sugar water.

Solvent
The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

Example: Water in sugar water.

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Key Concepts

Homogeneous MixturesHeterogeneous MixturesSolutionsColloids