Mixtures and Separating Mixtures 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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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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A solution, such as saltwater, is a homogeneous mixture.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components can be seen and easily separated, like a salad.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is decanting?

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Decanting is the process of pouring off a liquid to separate it from solids that have settled at the bottom.

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What materials are attracted to a magnet?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to a magnet.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as sugar dissolving in water.

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What is an example of a solid that does not dissolve in water?

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Rocks and sand do not dissolve in water.

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What is chromatography?

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures based on the different rates at which components move through a medium.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, like sugar in water.