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 bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute dissolves.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a physical property?

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Characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Trail mix, which contains nuts, raisins, pretzels, and candy pieces.

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What is evaporation?

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A method of separating solutions by turning liquid into vapor.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution.