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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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A combination of substances that dissolve into one another, evenly mixed so that individual parts cannot be seen or separated.

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Is a combination of rocks that sink to the bottom and do not dissolve an example of a solution?

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No, it is not a solution.

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What defines a mixture?

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Two or more materials mixed together that can always be separated into their component parts.

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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 the components are not distinguishable.

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Can solutions be separated by physical means?

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No, solutions cannot be separated by physical means; they require chemical processes.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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Sand and salt mixed together.

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What is an example of a liquid solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The properties of the individual substances retain their characteristics.