Mixture and Solution

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, and the mixture is uniform throughout.

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What does heterogeneous mean?

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Heterogeneous means that the mixture is not uniform and the different components can be seen.

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What does homogeneous mean?

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Homogeneous means that the mixture is uniform and the different components cannot be seen.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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An example of a mixture is a salad, where you can see and separate the different ingredients.

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Give an example of a solution.

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An example of a solution is saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What is a strainer used for?

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A strainer is used to separate larger objects from smaller ones, often used in cooking.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a solvent from a solution.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Can you see the pieces in a solution?

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No, in a solution, you cannot see the individual pieces because they are dissolved.