Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, shape, or size.

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Is trail mix an example of a mixture?

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True, trail mix is a combination of different ingredients that retain their individual properties.

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What does buoyancy mean?

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The ability of an object to float in a fluid.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent), forming a homogeneous mixture.

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What is evaporation?

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A method of separating solutions where the liquid component is turned into vapor, leaving the solid behind.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.