Mixture or Solution?

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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. Examples include salad, sand and salt, or air.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another substance (the solvent). Examples include saltwater and sugar dissolved in water.

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Can you separate the components of a mixture?

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Yes, the components of a mixture can be separated by physical means, such as filtering or using a magnet.

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Can you separate the components of a solution?

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No, the components of a solution cannot be separated by physical means because the solute is dissolved in the solvent.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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An example of a solid mixture is a bowl of nuts and bolts.

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What is an example of a liquid solution?

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An example of a liquid solution is lemonade, where sugar is dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a gas mixture?

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An example of a gas mixture is the air we breathe, which contains oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

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When you mix oil and water, they form a mixture because oil does not dissolve in water; they remain separate.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, in saltwater, salt is the solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution. For example, in saltwater, water is the solvent.