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 are not chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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What happens when sugar is mixed with water?

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The sugar dissolves in the water.

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What happens when sand is mixed with water?

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The sand does not dissolve and settles at the bottom.

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What is the property of a substance that allows it to dissolve in a liquid?

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Solubility.

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What is an example of a solid that does not dissolve in water?

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Rocks.

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?

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Using a magnet to attract the iron filings.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is made of two or more substances that can be separated, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded.

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What is filtration?

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

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution.