Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout. The individual components are not distinguishable and are evenly distributed.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the individual components are not uniformly distributed and can be easily distinguished from one another.

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How can salt be separated from water?

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Salt can be separated from water by evaporation, which involves heating the solution until the water turns into vapor, leaving the salt behind.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity, such as color, shape, and state.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to undergo a specific chemical change, such as reactivity with other substances.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be physically separated from one another.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together in a fixed ratio.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution, typically present in a smaller amount compared to the solvent.