Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one or more substances (solutes) are dissolved in another substance (solvent).

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed and can be easily distinguished.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical means.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad, where the individual ingredients can be seen and separated.

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Can a pure substance be separated physically?

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No, a pure substance cannot be separated physically.

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What is the air around us?

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A mixture of gases.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.