Mixtures and Separations of Mixtures

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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 dissolves in another, forming a homogeneous mixture.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where a liquid becomes a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process where a gas becomes a liquid.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What is filtration?

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A method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is a sieve?

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A tool used to separate larger particles from smaller ones or to strain liquids.

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What is magnetism?

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A property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a compound cannot.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The substances maintain their physical properties when combined.