FOSS: Mixtures and Solutions Investigation 1 Review

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What happens to salt when it is dissolved in water?

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The salt breaks down into its individual ions and becomes part of the water, creating a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where 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.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and salt?

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You can add water to dissolve the salt, then pour the mixture through a coffee filter to separate the sand.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is an extract?

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An extract is a solution made by dissolving a substance in a solvent.

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What is the best method to separate diatomaceous earth from water?

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The best method is to use filtration.

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If you dissolve 10 g of sugar in 90 g of water, how much sugar will be left after evaporation?

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10 g of sugar will be left after evaporation.