Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar dissolved in water.

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How can you test for solubility?

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By adding a substance to water and stirring to see if it dissolves.

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What indicates that a substance has dissolved in a liquid?

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It spreads evenly throughout the liquid.

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Is ocean water a solution?

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Yes, ocean water is a solution of salt and other substances in water.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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