Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of 2 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 they 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 in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is a physical property?

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Characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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Trail mix, salad, or a bowl of cereal with milk.

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Give an example of a solution.

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Sugar 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 easily and retains the properties of its components, while a solution cannot be easily separated and has a uniform composition.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What does miscibility mean?

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The ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution.