1. Section 1: Types of Mixtures By Jenny Quénard
Chapter 12 Solutions
Section 1: Types of Mixtures
By Jenny Quénard

2. Key Terms
Soluble Solution Solvent Solute Suspension Colloids Electrolyte Nonelectrolyte

3. Soluble: capable of being dissolved in a solvent
Solution: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances uniformly dispersed throughout a single phase
Solvent: The dissolving medium in a
Solute: thesubstance dissolved in a solution
Suspension: a mixture in which particles in a solvent are so large that they settle out unless the mixture is constantly stirred or agitated

5. Colloids: Particles that are intermediate in size between those in solutions and suspensions form
Electrolyte: a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electric current
Nonelectrolyte: a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that does not conduct an electric current