Mixtures & Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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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 homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniform and can be easily separated.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Sharpening a pencil.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.