Mixtures & Solutions

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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) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What happens when you mix salt and sand?

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The mixture will have a total mass equal to the sum of the individual masses (e.g., 20 grams of salt + 30 grams of sand = 50 grams).

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How can you separate salt from saltwater?

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You can evaporate the water to leave the salt behind.

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What is the property of a solution like saltwater?

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A solution has a uniform composition and the solute is not visible.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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The sugar retains its property of taste and stays sweet.

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Is saltwater a mixture or a solution?

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Saltwater is a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the substances can be separated easily, while in a solution, the solute is dissolved and cannot be easily separated.

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What do you call the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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The substance that is dissolved is called the solute.

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What do you call the substance in which the solute is dissolved?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved is called the solvent.