SC.5.P.8.3 Mixtures and Solutions

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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 together. Each substance retains its own properties.

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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 (the solvent).

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is made of two or more substances that are physically combined, while a compound is made of two or more elements that are chemically bonded.

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What happens when sand is added to water?

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The sand does not dissolve and will settle at the bottom if left undisturbed.

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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 in a solution.

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What is the mass of an object?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which remains constant regardless of its state (solid, liquid, gas).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as sugar in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, such as water in a sugar solution.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids by passing the mixture through a filter.

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What is the physical state of matter?

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The physical state of matter refers to its form, which can be solid, liquid, or gas.