Mixtures & Solutions

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which you can easily see the different substances within it.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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Matter can't be created or destroyed.

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How would you describe a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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How can you separate sand and water?

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By using filtration.

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What happens to a solute when a solution is heated?

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The solute usually dissolves faster.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Saltwater.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad.