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Is matter pure?

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Science

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Pure Substances vs Mixtures

  • Pure substance in chemistry means uniform composition throughout, regardless of which part you examine
  • Mixtures contain two or more substances that are not chemically combined and retain their individual properties
  • Components of mixtures can be separated by physical methods
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Types of Mixtures

  • Homogeneous mixtures: Components uniformly distributed, appear the same throughout (e.g., salt in water, lemonade)
  • Heterogeneous mixtures: Components not uniformly distributed, can distinguish different parts (e.g., oil and water)
  • Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of solute (dissolved substance) and solvent (dissolving medium)
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Solutions and Concentration

  • Solution properties: particles too small to see, don't scatter light, don't settle on standing
  • Saturated solution: No more solute can dissolve at given temperature
  • Unsaturated solution: More solute can still be dissolved
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Suspensions and Colloids

  • Suspensions: Heterogeneous mixtures where particles are visible, settle on standing, can be filtered
  • Examples of suspensions: chalk in water, mud in water
  • Colloids: Appear homogeneous but are actually heterogeneous, particles scatter light (Tyndall effect)

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Mixtures contain two or more substancesHomogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughoutHomogeneous mixtures where solute dissolves completelyHeterogeneous mixtures where solid particles remainIntermediate between solutions and suspensions

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