Warm up 12/05/2024 Exploring Matter: Mixtures and Substances

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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 homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as salt dissolved in water.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed, such as sand and iron filings.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material made up of only one type of particle.

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What method can be used to separate iron filings from sand?

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Magnetism.

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What is filtration?

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A method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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A process where liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a liquid from a dissolved solid.

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What is distillation?

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A method used to separate mixtures based on differences in boiling points.

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What is the property of a solution that makes it homogeneous?

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It has a uniform composition throughout.

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How can you distinguish between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture?

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By observing if the components are evenly distributed.