Mixtures and Solutions ACC

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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 a mixture?

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A combination of two or more different kinds of substances that keep their own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What happens when salt dissolves in water?

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It behaves like sugar dissolving in water.

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What is buoyancy?

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The ability to float.

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What is the definition of a mixture?

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A combination of 2 or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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Can mixtures be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Sand and salt mixed together.