FOSS: Mixtures and Solutions Investigation 1 Review

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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 (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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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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If you add salt to water, what type of mixture do you create?

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You create a solution.

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What happens to the salt when water evaporates from a saltwater solution?

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The salt is left behind as the water evaporates.

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What is the weight of a cooler filled with ice if the cooler weighs 8 lbs and the ice weighs 20 lbs?

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The total weight is 28 lbs.

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Is trail mix a mixture or a solution?

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Trail mix is a mixture.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in liquids?

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Mass and volume are related; for example, 66.5 mL of water has a mass of approximately 66.5 grams.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often leaving solid substances behind.