Concentrations and Solutions

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent, making it darker in color and sweeter.

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What happens to a penny in water?

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A penny sinks in water because it is more dense than the water.

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Why does a bobber float in water?

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A bobber floats because its density is less than the density of water.

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What is a teabag an example of?

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A teabag is an example of a filter.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, determining whether it sinks or floats.

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What is the difference between a concentrated and a dilute solution?

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A concentrated solution has a high amount of solute, while a dilute solution has a low amount of solute.