Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated.

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Is water and oil an example of a solution?

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No, they separate from each other.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in water.

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Are jellybeans an example of a mixture?

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Yes, they are a combination of different ingredients.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated physically, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture that cannot be easily separated.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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Granite, which is composed of different minerals.

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What is the role of a solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent.

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Can mixtures be homogeneous or heterogeneous?

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Yes, mixtures can be either homogeneous (uniform composition) or heterogeneous (distinct components).