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 where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) is completely dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Lemonade is an example of a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Pepper and water is an example of a mixture.

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How can mixtures be separated?

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Mixtures can be separated by physical methods such as filtering, sorting, or using a magnet.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its composition.

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Which is easier to separate: a mixture or a solution?

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A mixture is easier to separate into its individual parts than a solution.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound.

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