Solution and Suspensions

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What is a solution?

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

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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, sugar is a solute in sugar water.

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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, water is a solvent in sugar water.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar and water is an example of a solution.

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What is an example of a suspension?

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A mixture of sand and water is an example of a suspension.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can be dissolved in a solvent, like sugar in water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be insoluble?

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A substance is insoluble if it cannot be dissolved in a solvent, like oil in water.

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What are the two types of mixtures?

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The two types of mixtures are homogeneous and heterogeneous.

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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, like saltwater.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition, like a salad.