Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, and it cannot be easily separated.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that gets dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What happens when you mix sand and water?

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The sand will settle to the bottom.

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Can a solution be separated easily?

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No, a solution cannot be easily separated.

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Give an example of a solution.

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Saltwater is an example of a solution.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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A salad is an example of a mixture.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated easily, while a solution cannot.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent dissolves the solute.