Mixtures and Solutions

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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 solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, usually water.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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The sugar molecules spread out evenly throughout the water.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which a solute dissolves, often a liquid like water.

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What is a solute?

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

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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It means the substance does not dissolve in a solvent.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is an example of a soluble substance.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand is an example of an insoluble substance.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated physically, while a solution is a uniform mixture that cannot be easily separated.