Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A combination of two or more substances that cannot easily be separated.

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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 solute?

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The substance that is 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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Give an example of a solution.

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Sugar dissolved in water.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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A jar filled with trail mix.

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Which of the following is NOT a mixture: a glass of lemonade or a bowl of cereal with milk?

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A glass filled with lemonade is NOT a mixture; it is a solution.

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What happens when you mix salt and water?

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The salt dissolves in the water, forming a solution.

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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 an example of a solid mixture?

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A bowl of cereal with milk.