Mixtures and Separating Mixtures

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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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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved evenly into another substance (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What method can be used to separate sand from rocks?

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You can use a sieve or filter to separate sand from rocks.

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What method should James use to separate salt from salt water?

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James should use evaporation to separate salt from salt water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, which can be used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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Which substance dissolves the easiest in water: rocks, sugar, pepper, or sand?

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Sugar dissolves the easiest in water.

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What is filtration?

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

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is salad, which contains different ingredients mixed together.