Mixture and solutions

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of two or more substances that are thoroughly mixed, where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent).

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What does it mean when a substance dissolves?

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It means that the substance mixes with a liquid and becomes incorporated into it, forming a solution.

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What happens to the physical properties of salt when it is added to boiling water?

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Its physical properties change as it dissolves in the water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the smallest particle of an element?

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An atom.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

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Can powdered drink mix, sugar, and water be easily separated?

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No, they form a solution and 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 liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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Give an example of a mixture that can be easily separated.

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Nuts, bolts, and screws can be easily separated.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4