Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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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 does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater, where salt is completely dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Oil and water, where the two substances do not mix evenly.

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How can we separate a mixture of sand and salt?

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Dissolve the salt in water, filter out the sand, and then evaporate the water to get the salt back.

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What happens during the process of dissolving?

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The solute particles are surrounded by solvent particles and spread out evenly.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is filtration?

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A method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.