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4 Solutions and suspensions

● A solution is a mixture where tiny particles are spread out evenly and cannot be seen.
● The substance that dissolves is called the solute and the liquid that does the dissolving is
called the solvent.
● A suspension is when tiny particles are spread out in a liquid, but they are big enough to
sink to the bottom over time. You can see the particles in a suspension with your eyes or a
microscope.
1.5 Physical and Chemical change
● A physical change is when something changes but doesn't create anything new.
● A chemical change is when something changes and creates something new. Another word
for chemical change is chemical reaction.
● In a chemical reaction the starting substances are called reactants and the substances that
are formed are called products.

Physical Change include:

● Changing the state of the substance
● Changing the physical appearance
● Dissolving a solid in liquid
● Separating mixtures

Chemical Change include:

● Gas is evolved
● A solid forms
● A change in color
● A significant change in temperature
● A solid disappears
● An odor is produced

Chemical Change Physical Change

At least on new substance is formed No new substance is formed

Difficult to reverse Easily reversed

Generally a large input or output of energy Relatively small energy involved