Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent), resulting in a homogeneous mixture.

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How can you separate sand from iron filings?

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You can use a bar magnet to attract the iron filings away from the sand.

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True or False: A mixture is always a solution, but a solution is NOT always a mixture.

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False

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What happens when a substance dissolves in water?

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The substance becomes part of the water and is no longer visible, creating a solution.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Give an example of a substance that dissolves in water.

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Sugar dissolves in water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the substances retain their individual properties, while in a solution, the solute dissolves and cannot be easily separated.

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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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Can you name a common solvent?

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Water is a common solvent.