Mixture and solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What happens when a substance dissolves in a solvent?

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The solute becomes evenly distributed within the solvent, forming a solution.

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Can you name three examples of substances that maintain their physical properties when mixed?

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Wood chips, water, and sand.

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What is the process of separating juice from pulp in orange juice called?

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Filtration.

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What is the best definition of a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad or a mixture of sand and gravel.

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What is the process of combining two or more substances called?

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Mixing.