Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a Mixture?

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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 special type of mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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Is water and oil a Solution?

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No, they separate and do not mix.

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What does it mean to Separate?

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To pull or take apart substances.

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Is a Salad an example of a Mixture?

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Yes, it is made of different ingredients mixed together.

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What does it mean to Combine?

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To mix together different substances.

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What is an example of a Mixture?

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A salad, sand and salt, or a fruit salad.

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What happens when you mix sugar in water?

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It creates a Solution where sugar is dissolved.

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Can a Mixture be easily separated?

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Yes, the components can usually be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a Solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is dissolved in water.