Separating Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical methods.

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Can substances in a mixture be separated by physical methods?

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TRUE

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What method separates substances based on differences in particle size?

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Filtration.

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What is evaporation?

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

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What happens to an insoluble substance in water?

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It cannot dissolve in water.

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What is distillation?

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Distillation is a method used to separate mixtures based on differences in boiling points.

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What is chromatography?

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate components of a mixture based on their movement through a stationary phase.

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What is the final product of evaporation?

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A solid and a gas.

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What is filtration used for?

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Filtration is used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is a soluble substance?

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A soluble substance is one that can dissolve in a solvent, such as water.