Mixtures vs. 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 combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved evenly in another substance (the solvent).

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in a solution that dissolves the solute. In water and Kool-Aid, water is the solvent.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, Kool-Aid powder is the solute in Kool-Aid.

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What happens when a substance dissolves?

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When a substance dissolves, its particles spread out evenly in the solvent, forming a solution.

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Can you name a common example of a solution?

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Lemonade is a common example of a solution, where sugar and lemon juice are dissolved in water.

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What is the process of separating a solute from a solvent called?

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The process of separating a solute from a solvent is called evaporation.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is boiling/evaporation used for in mixtures?

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Boiling/evaporation is used to separate a solute, like sugar, from a solvent, like water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture that cannot be easily separated.