Mixtures and Solution STAAR Bootcamp

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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), resulting in a homogeneous mixture.

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What does soluble mean?

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Soluble means that a substance can dissolve in a solvent, such as salt dissolving in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand is an example of an insoluble substance because it does not dissolve in water.

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?

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You can use a magnet to attract the iron filings and leave the sand behind.

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What happens to salt when water evaporates?

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When water evaporates, the salt remains because it does not evaporate with the water.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is the role of a solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, forming a solution.

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Can a mixture be separated by physical means?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtration, magnetism, or evaporation.