Mixtures and Solutions - 5.5B

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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 (the solute) dissolves in another (the solvent), forming a homogeneous mixture.

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What happens to the taste of tea when sugar is added?

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The taste of tea becomes sweeter when sugar is added.

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What is the property of a substance that can change when mixed with another substance?

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Properties such as taste, color, and temperature can change when substances are mixed.

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What tool can be used to separate iron paperclips from sand?

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A magnet can be used to separate iron paperclips from sand.

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What is an example of a solute in a solution?

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Sugar is an example of a solute when it dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a solvent in a solution?

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Water is an example of a solvent when it dissolves substances like sugar or salt.

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What happens to brown sugar when mixed with water?

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Brown sugar dissolves in water, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the substances retain their individual properties, while in a solution, the solute dissolves in the solvent.

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What is the term for a substance that dissolves in a solvent?

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The term is 'solute'.