Mixtures & Separating Mixtures

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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 and can be physically separated.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed, and different parts can be seen and separated.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are evenly distributed and cannot be easily distinguished.

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What method would you use to separate iron filings from sand?

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Magnet.

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What method would you use to separate salt from water?

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Boiling or evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a separation technique that uses a barrier to separate solids from liquids or gases.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Soil, pizza, and soup are examples of mixtures.

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What is the purpose of boiling in separation?

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Boiling is used to separate a solute from a solvent by turning the solvent into vapor, leaving the solute behind.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is sorting?

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Sorting is a physical separation method where components are separated based on their physical properties.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of two or more elements.