Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each keeps its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, resulting in a uniform composition.

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How can you separate iron filings from dirt?

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Use a magnet.

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What method can be used to separate wooden blocks from metal blocks?

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Relative density (put them in water).

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What is the best way to separate trail mix?

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By hand.

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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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is filtration?

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A method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is a sieve?

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A tool used to separate smaller particles from larger ones, often used in cooking.