Mixtures and 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 physical properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where two or more substances are combined, and they do not keep their own physical properties.

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Can you give an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is a salad, where you can see and separate the different ingredients.

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Can you give an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is saltwater, where the salt dissolves in water and cannot be seen separately.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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In a mixture, the substances retain their individual properties.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a solution?

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In a solution, the substances lose their individual properties and form a new substance.

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Is air a mixture or a solution?

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Air is a mixture because it contains different gases that keep their own 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, and you cannot see the sugar separately.

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What is the main difference between a mixture and a solution?

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The main difference is that in a mixture, substances keep their properties, while in a solution, they do not.

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Can mixtures be separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can usually be separated by physical means, like filtering or sorting.