C2. Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Specific Expectations
Pure Substances and Mixtures
C2.1
demonstrate an understanding of the particle theory of matter
C2.2
use particle theory to distinguish between pure substances and mixtures
C2.3
distinguish between homogenous and heterogenous mixtures
C2.4
use the particle theory to describe how different factors affect the solubility of a substance and the rate at which it dissolves
C2.5
describe the concentration of a saturated solution in both qualitative and quantitative terms, and differentiate between saturated and unsaturated solutions
C2.6
explain why water is referred to as the universal solvent
C2.7
explain various processes used to separate mixtures, including solutions, into their components, and identify some applications of these processes
C2.8
describe pure substances as elements and compounds consisting of atoms and combinations of atoms