Solutions, Mixtures and Compounds

soluble

capable of being dissolved

dilute solution

a solution made weaker by the addition of water

concentrated solution

a solution with a high amount of the main element

saturated solution

a solution that contains as much solute as the solvent can normally hold at a given temperature

unsaturated solution

a solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature

insoluble

something that will not dissolve

element

a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

compound

a substance that is made from two or more simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances

mixture

two or more elements mixed together

homogeneous mixture

a type of mixture in which the substances are so evenly distributed that it is difficult to distinguish one substance in the mixture from another. like lemonade.

solution

a mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture

properties

characteristics, traits

solute

a substance who particles are dissolved in a solution

solvent

a substance in which a solute dissolves

dissolve

to make a solution by mixing with a liquid. to melt, liquefy, breakdown in another substance

heterogenouss mixture

a type of mixture in which the substances can be differentiated and distinguished from each other. like a salad.