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 easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent) and cannot be easily separated.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that gets dissolved in a solution.

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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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Can rocks dissolve in water?

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No, rocks do not dissolve in water.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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The salt dissolves, becoming part of the solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad is an example of a mixture.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix and form a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated easily, while a solution cannot.