Flashcards
Science terms
Cards in this deck (12)
- 1Pure SubstancesSomething that is made up of only one substance.
- 2Mixed SubstanceIs not made up of one but two pure substances, they can be returned to two pure substances.
- 3SolubleAble to be dissolved.
- 4InsolubleIncapable of being dissolved.
- 5SolventAble to dissolve other substances.
- 6SoluteThe minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
- 7SolutionA liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent).
- 8ConcentratedMeans their is a lot of solute dissolved in the solvent making it concentrated.
- 9DiluteMake (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
- 10SuspensionA mixture where the substances have not dissolved but dispersed.
- 11ErosionThe gradual destruction or diminution of something caused by: wind, water, or other natural agents.
- 12WeatheringWear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere.