Mixture Solution Vocab

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume and shape?

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Solid

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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To make a solution less concentrated by adding more water.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume and mass but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated into its components, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is an example of a solid?

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Ice, wood, and metal are examples of solids.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The properties of the individual substances in a mixture retain their original characteristics.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as a solution.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition and the individual components can be seen, such as salad.