Investigation One Word Bank

A substance containing two or more materials with different properties.

A characteristic of an object. Ex. Color, texture, size, shape, luster, flammability, state of matter.

A special mixture formed when one or more mixtures dissolves into another. Ex. cool aid, lemon aid, tea.

Two materials mixing together evenly. The process of a solute breaking apart in a solvent to form a solution.

To turn slowly into a gas. Like water into water vapor.

The solid form of a material that can be identified by its natural shape or pattern. Ex. Salt crystals formed when salt water solution evaporates.

A substance that dissolve in a solute to form a solution. Ex water dissolves salt, so water is a solvent.

A substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution. Ex. Salt or sugar dissolves in water so it is a solute.

The ratio of the amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.

Make a solution less concentrated. Ex. Add more water.