Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties, like sand and salt.

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How can you tell if a substance has dissolved in a liquid?

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You can tell if a substance has dissolved when it spreads evenly throughout the liquid.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar dissolved in water is an example of a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad is an example of a mixture, as it contains different ingredients that maintain their individual properties.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning from liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, like salt in saltwater.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, such as water in a sugar solution.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids by passing the mixture through a filter.

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What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute is completely dissolved, while a mixture can be heterogeneous and the components can be physically separated.