Mystery Science 5th Gr Unit 2 Lesson 2 - Salt in Ocean

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What is a property?

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A property is an observable characteristic of an object or material, such as color, size, shape, or texture.

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What is salt water?

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Salt water is water that contains dissolved salt, commonly found in oceans.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special kind of mixture where the different parts cannot be easily distinguished from one another.

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What is a model in science?

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A model is a simplified representation of something that scientists use to understand complex systems or objects.

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What does it mean to observe?

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To observe means to pay close attention to something in order to gather information.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into vapor or gas.

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What is the ocean?

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The ocean is a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can have visible parts, while a solution has components that are not easily separated and appear uniform.

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What is the role of salt in ocean water?

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Salt in ocean water helps to create a solution that affects the water's density and buoyancy.