Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of two or more substances that cannot be easily separated.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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The process of mixing a solute into a solvent to form a solution.

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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 in which the solute is dissolved.

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Can a mixture be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can often be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Sand and salt, which can be separated by dissolving the salt in water.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated easily, while a solution cannot.

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What is an example of a solute?

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Sugar when mixed in water.