Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute dissolves, usually present in a greater amount.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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It means that the substance can dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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It means that the substance cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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How can you separate a mixture?

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By using physical methods such as filtering, sieving, or evaporation.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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The sugar molecules spread out evenly throughout the water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid turns into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solution.

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What is filtration?

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