Mixture and Solution

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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 retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent), and the resulting mixture is uniform.

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Can you see the individual parts of a mixture?

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Yes, in a mixture, you can see the individual parts.

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Can you see the individual parts of a solution?

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No, in a solution, you cannot see the individual parts.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Gravel is an example of a mixture.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar water is an example of a solution.

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Is air a mixture or a solution?

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Air is considered a solution because it is a uniform mixture of gases.

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Is chocolate milk a mixture or a solution?

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Chocolate milk is a solution because the chocolate dissolves in the milk.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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In a mixture, the properties of the individual substances remain unchanged.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a solution?

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In a solution, the properties of the solute may change when it dissolves.