FOSS: Mixtures and Solutions Investigation 1 Review

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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 (solute) dissolves 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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What happens to the mass of salt when it dissolves in water?

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The mass of salt remains the same; it is still 10 g after dissolving.

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How do you separate a mixture of sand and salt?

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You can dissolve the salt in water, then filter the mixture to separate the sand.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid 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 the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has visibly different substances.

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What is concentration in a solution?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.