Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture contains different substances that are not chemically joined to each other.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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A packet of sweets containing different colored sweets.

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How can a mixture of sand and water be separated?

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Using filtration.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture made up of a solute and a solvent.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance being dissolved.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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

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What is an aqueous mixture?

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An aqueous mixture is a mixture that has water as its solvent.

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Give examples of aqueous mixtures.

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Sodas, saltwater, acid solutions, base solutions, salt solutions, green tea, and Blanco bleach.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent and form a solution.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble in water?

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It means that the substance can dissolve in water.