Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is the combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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Which of the following is NOT a mixture? (milk, lemonade, vegetable salad, carbon)

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Carbon is NOT a mixture; it is an element.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What happens when a substance dissolves in another?

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When a substance dissolves, it forms a solution where the solute is evenly distributed in the solvent.

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Is fruit salad a mixture or solution?

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Fruit salad is a mixture.

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What are the components of a solution?

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A solution consists of a solute (the substance that is dissolved) and a solvent (the substance that does the dissolving).

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Give an example of a mixture.

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An example of a mixture is a salad, which contains various ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of two or more elements.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is saltwater, where salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent).

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What is the process of separating a mixture called?

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The process of separating a mixture is called filtration, distillation, or chromatography, depending on the method used.