Mixtures, Solutions, and Conservation of Matter

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What is a mixture?

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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 homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is conservation of matter?

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The principle that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in water.

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What is the process called when a solid becomes incorporated into a liquid to form a solution?

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Dissolving.

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Which items will keep their properties if mixed with water?

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All of them.

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What tool is used to separate small solid particles from large solid objects?

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Sift/Sieve.

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If you have 250 grams of iron and sand, and the mass of the sand is 150 grams, what is the mass of the iron?

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100 grams.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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They retain their individual properties.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.