Mixtures & Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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Is lemonade a mixture or a solution?

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Solution.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Fruit salad.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Sweet tea.

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What does it mean for a mixture to be heterogeneous?

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You can see all the different parts of the mixture.

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What does it mean for a mixture to be homogeneous?

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The mixture is uniform in composition and you cannot see the different parts.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous, while a solution is always homogeneous.