SC.5.P.8.3 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 bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as saltwater.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition, such as a salad or a mixture of sand and iron filings.

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How can you separate iron filings from sand?

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You can separate iron filings from sand using a magnet.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning a liquid into vapor, which can be used to separate a soluble solid from a liquid, like salt from saltwater.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is filtering?

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Filtering is a method used to separate solids from liquids using a filter, such as filter paper.

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What is a strainer or sieve used for?

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A strainer or sieve is used to separate larger particles from smaller ones, such as gravel from sand.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A pan balance is used to measure the mass of a substance.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent), like sugar in water.