Chapter 3: Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of substances that are blended so completely that the mixture looks the same throughout.

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What is a mixture?

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A physical combination of two or more substances that are blended together without forming new substances.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Koolaid is a solution because it is a mixture that looks the same throughout.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Oil and vinegar combined together is a mixture because they do not blend completely.

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What happens when you mix salt and water?

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You create a solution, as the salt dissolves completely in the water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can have visible parts, while a solution looks uniform throughout.

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Can a solution be separated into its components?

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Yes, but it requires processes like evaporation or distillation.

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What is an example of a solid solution?

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Alloy, like bronze, is a solid solution made of metals.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, like a solution.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has visibly different substances or phases, like salad.