Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent) and cannot be easily separated.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Sand and water.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater.

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and water?

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By filtering or allowing the sand to settle.

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What method can be used to separate salt from water?

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Evaporation.

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Which of the following is NOT a mixture: salad, lemonade, or chocolate ice cream?

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Chocolate ice cream.

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

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A mixture can be separated easily, while a solution cannot.