Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved into the 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 a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

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How can we separate a solution?

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By heating it so that the solution evaporates.

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Is lemonade an example of a solution?

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Yes.

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Are jellybeans an example of a mixture?

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Yes.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be heterogeneous or homogeneous, while a solution is always homogeneous.

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What is an example of a solid solution?

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Alloy, such as bronze or steel.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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The process by which a solute interacts with a solvent to form a solution.

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What factors affect the rate of dissolving?

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Temperature, stirring, and surface area of the solute.