Matter, Mixtures, and Solutions

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What happens when a solid dissolves in a liquid?

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The solid breaks down into smaller particles and spreads evenly throughout the liquid.

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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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How can you separate a mixture?

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You can separate a mixture using methods like filtration, evaporation, or magnetism.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where vapor turns back into liquid, usually when heat is removed.

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What effect does stirring have on dissolving a substance?

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Stirring increases the interaction between the solute and solvent, helping the solute to dissolve faster.