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 combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves completely in another.

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What happens to salt when it is added to water?

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The salt dissolves in the water, forming a solution.

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What is the term for the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance?

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Solubility.

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What is an example of a solid that does not dissolve in water?

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Rocks.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar dissolved in water.

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What is the process of separating a solid from a liquid using a filter called?

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Filtration.

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What tool can be used to separate metal objects from sand?

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A magnet.

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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 can be separated, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded.

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What is miscibility?

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Miscibility is the ability of two substances to mix together completely.