6.6B Mixtures and Solutions

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What is the part of a solution that dissolves called?

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The part of a solution that dissolves is called the solute.

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How can you tell that a substance has dissolved in a liquid?

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You know a substance has dissolved when it spreads evenly throughout a liquid.

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What is a substance with 2 or more objects mixed together in which each keeps their own physical properties?

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This is called a mixture.

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What do you create when you combine sand and water?

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When sand and water are combined, they create a mixture.

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What type of combination makes items difficult or impossible to pull apart?

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Items in a solution are difficult or impossible to pull apart.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which the solute dissolves, often a liquid.

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Can mixtures be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can usually be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is salad, where different ingredients retain their properties.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a solution?

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In a solution, the properties of the solute may change, but the solvent retains its properties.