4.5B 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 that can be separated by physical means.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where two or more substances combine evenly by dissolving.

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How can you separate a dissolved substance from a liquid?

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You can separate a dissolved substance from a liquid by evaporation.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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In a mixture, the substances keep their individual properties.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is a salad, which contains different vegetables.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is sugar dissolved in water.

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Can you separate iron filings from sand?

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Yes, you can separate iron filings from sand using a magnet.

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What tool would you use to separate pepper from salt?

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You would use a sieve to separate pepper from salt.

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What is the main difference between a mixture and a solution?

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The main difference is that in a solution, the substances dissolve evenly, while in a mixture, they do not.

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Can rocks and sand form a solution?

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No, rocks and sand do not form a solution; they remain separate.