Separating Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter that allows only the fluid to pass through.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is a filter paper?

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Filter paper is a porous paper used to separate solids from liquids by allowing the liquid to pass through while retaining the solid.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a sieve?

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A sieve is a device with holes used to separate wanted elements from unwanted material or for controlling the particle size distribution of a sample.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded.

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What is the process of sorting physically?

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Sorting physically is a method of separating mixtures based on physical characteristics such as size, shape, or color.