Mixtures and Solutions - 5.5B

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves in another substance (the solvent).

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What happens to the taste of a solution when a solute is added?

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The taste of the solution changes based on the solute added, such as adding sugar to water makes it sweet.

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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, commonly water.

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What is the property of a solution that makes it different from a mixture?

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In a solution, the solute is completely dissolved, and the mixture appears uniform.

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What happens to the appearance of sugar when it dissolves in water?

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The appearance of sugar changes as it becomes invisible in the water.

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What is an example of a solid that dissolves in water?

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Salt is an example of a solid that dissolves in water.

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What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of a substance?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What is an example of a mixture that retains the properties of its components?

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A salad is an example of a mixture where each ingredient retains its own properties.