Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of 2 or more ingredients where each keeps its own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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What is a property of matter?

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The appearance and measurable characteristics of matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad, where different ingredients can be seen and separated.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt dissolves in water.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To mix a solid into a liquid until it forms a solution.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.

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What is an ingredient?

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A component or part of a mixture or solution.

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How can you separate a mixture?

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By using physical methods such as filtering, sorting, or using a magnet.