Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is the combination of two or more different materials.

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How can you separate salt from water?

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You can separate salt from water by boiling the water and letting it evaporate.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What method would you use to separate sand from water?

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You would use filtering to separate sand from water.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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An example of a heterogeneous mixture is gravel and water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is filtration?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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Can you give an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is sugar dissolved in water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine.