Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another (the solvent), making it difficult or impossible to separate the components.

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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 physical properties. Examples include salad and sand.

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Which of the following will NOT dissolve in water: salt, rocks, or apple juice?

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Rocks will NOT dissolve in water.

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How can you tell if a substance has dissolved in a liquid?

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You can tell a substance has dissolved when it spreads evenly throughout the liquid.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the components retain their individual properties, while in a solution, the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, salt is the solute in saltwater.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution. For example, water is the solvent in saltwater.

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Can you separate the components of a solution?

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No, the components of a solution cannot be easily separated by physical means.

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What happens to the physical properties of a solute when it dissolves?

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The physical properties of the solute may change, but it does not lose its identity; it becomes part of the solution.

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What is an example of a solid that dissolves in water?

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Sugar is an example of a solid that dissolves in water.