What is a solution? A solution is a specific type of mixture where one substance is dissolved into another. A solution is the same, or uniform, throughout which makes it a homogeneous mixture.
A solution has certain characteristics: It is uniform, or homogeneous, throughout the mixture. It is stable and doesn't change over time. The solute particles are so small they cannot be separated by filtering. The solute and solvent molecules cannot be distinguished by the naked eye.
One example of a solution is salt water which is a mixture of water and salt. You cannot see the salt and the salt and water will stay a solution if left alone.
Parts of a Solution
Solute - The solute is the substance that is being dissolved by another substance. In the example salt mixed with water, the salt is the solute because it is the substance being dissolved or broken down.
Solvent - The solvent is the substance that dissolves the other substance. In the example of salt mixed with water, the water is the solvent because it breaks down the salt.
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A mixture is when your combining 2 or more things together…
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What determines the type of mixture?
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Suspension is...
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When very very small particles are mixed with a liquid, you get a
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What are some other examples of solutions where other molecules are dissolved in water?
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When you take 2 materials that do not dissolve and you make the particles so small that they cannot separate, this is called
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Examples of colloid mixtures include...
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After watching the video, restate what a solution is in your own words. Then determine which of these is a solution.
Hint: 1.06s - 2.41s of the video
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