Mixtures and Solutions

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid (liquid or gas).

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Is trail mix an example of a mixture?

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True, trail mix is a mixture because it contains different substances that are not chemically combined.

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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 a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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Can mixtures be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtering or sorting.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad is an example of a mixture, as it contains various ingredients that can be separated.

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

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Oil and water form a mixture, but they do not dissolve in each other, creating separate layers.