Mixtures and Solutions 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 and they are not chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another substance (the solvent).

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The properties of the substances in a mixture remain unchanged; they do not lose their individual characteristics.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent in a solution.

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What is the best method to separate sand from water?

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Filtration is the best method to separate sand from water.

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What happens to salt when it dissolves in water?

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When salt dissolves in water, it breaks down into its individual sodium and chloride ions, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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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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What happens to chocolate chips when heated?

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When heated, chocolate chips melt, changing their physical state from solid to liquid.