Mixtures or 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 keeps its own properties. Examples include salad and trail mix.

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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) is completely dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is saltwater.

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Are cookies a mixture or a solution?

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Cookies are a mixture because the ingredients like flour, sugar, and chocolate chips retain their individual properties.

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Is lemonade a mixture or a solution?

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Lemonade is a solution because the sugar dissolves in water, creating a uniform mixture.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is a fruit salad, where different fruits are combined but can be separated.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is sugar dissolved in water, where the sugar cannot be seen.

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Is a taco a mixture or a solution?

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A taco is a mixture because it contains different ingredients like meat, cheese, and vegetables that keep their properties.

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Is a sandwich a mixture or a solution?

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A sandwich is a mixture because it consists of various ingredients like bread, meat, and vegetables that do not change their properties.

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

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When you mix oil and water, they form a mixture because they do not dissolve in each other.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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The main difference is that in a mixture, the substances retain their properties, while in a solution, one substance dissolves in another.