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 and can be separated easily.

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How can you separate sand from iron filings?

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You can use a bar magnet to separate sand from iron filings.

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True or False: In a mixture, the original substances keep their original properties.

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True.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What is a solute?

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

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What is a solvent?

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

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What happens when you dissolve sugar in water?

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When you dissolve sugar in water, it forms a solution where the sugar molecules spread evenly throughout the water.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated using physical methods, such as filtering or using a magnet.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can have components that retain their properties and can be separated, while a solution is a uniform mixture where the solute is dissolved in the solvent.