Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more different kinds of substances that keep their own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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

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What does soluble mean?

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To dissolve in a liquid.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A jar filled with trail mix.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture retains the individual properties of its components, while a solution does not.

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What tools can be used to separate a mixture of sand, iron filings, and water?

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A filter and a magnet.

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What is filtration?

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A process used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater.