Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves completely in another substance (the solvent).

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution. Water is often called the 'universal solvent'.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Trail mix is an example of a heterogeneous mixture because the different components can be seen and separated.

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What happens when a substance dissolves in a liquid?

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When a substance dissolves, it spreads evenly throughout the liquid, forming a solution.

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Is oil and water a solution?

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No, oil and water do not mix and form a heterogeneous mixture, not a solution.

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What is miscibility?

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Miscibility is the ability of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution where salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent).

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.