Mixtures and Solutions

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Lemonade, coke, and salt water are all examples of _________.

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Solutions

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Is Lemonade an example of a solution?

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Yes

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How can we separate a solution?

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By heating it so that the solution evaporates.

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A combination of substances that dissolve into one another--they are evenly mixed so that individual parts cannot be seen or separated.

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Solutions

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What happens when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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The solute breaks down into smaller particles and becomes evenly distributed in the solvent.

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Can you see the individual parts of a solution?

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No, the individual parts cannot be seen.

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What is an example of a solid solution?

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Alloy, such as bronze (copper and tin).