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 (the solute) dissolves completely in another substance (the solvent).

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, usually water.

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Can you separate a mixture?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtering, sorting, or evaporating.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad is an example of a mixture because it contains different ingredients that do not chemically combine.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution because the salt dissolves completely in the water.

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What happens to rocks when mixed with water?

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Rocks do not dissolve in water; they remain separate and can sink to the bottom.

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How can you separate a solution?

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You can separate a solution by heating it so that the solvent evaporates.

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What is an insoluble substance?

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An insoluble substance is one that does not dissolve in a solvent, such as sand in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution, commonly water.