Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a solute?

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The part of a solution that dissolves in a solvent.

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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 a mixture?

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

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What happens when you mix sand and water?

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The sand will settle to the bottom.

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If you add 27 grams of salt to water and heat it, how much salt will remain after evaporation?

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27 grams.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad, which contains different ingredients mixed together.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated physically, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture that cannot be easily separated.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The properties of the individual substances remain unchanged.