Solubility

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more different types of matter that can be separated by physical means.

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How can you separate a mixture of salt and water?

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You can separate a mixture of salt and water by boiling it until the water evaporates, leaving the salt behind.

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What is density?

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Density is a physical property of matter that describes how much mass is contained in a given volume. It determines whether substances will float or sink in a liquid.

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What property allows you to separate a mixture using a paper filter?

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The state of matter allows you to separate a mixture using a paper filter, as solids can be trapped while liquids pass through.

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What happens to salt when it dissolves in water?

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When salt dissolves in water, it breaks down into its individual ions, creating a solution.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as how salt dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is saltwater, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture is a combination of substances that retain their individual properties, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as salt in saltwater.