terms
what is the substance that dissolves?
what is a solute
a combination of substances with a uniform composition throughout, where individual components are indistinguishable even under a microscope
homogeneous
what is the substance that the other substance dissolves in
what is a solvent
consists of physically separate components with non-uniform composition and distinct phases, where constituents remain distinguishable
heterogeneous
when you mix two substances they make a *****
a solution
a form of matter with constant composition and consistent properties throughout, consisting of only one type of particle
Pure substance
the process when a solute is mixed into a solvent
dissolves
when a substance can not dissolve
insoluble