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 retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved evenly in another substance (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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Is ocean water a solution?

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Yes, ocean water is a solution because it contains dissolved salts and other substances.

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How can you separate sand from iron filings?

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You can use a bar magnet to separate sand from iron filings.

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Can a mixture be a solution?

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Yes, a mixture can be a solution, but not all mixtures are solutions.

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How do you separate a mixture of sand and salt?

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Mix them with water, pour the mixture through a sieve, then let the water evaporate.

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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 happens when you mix oil and water?

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Oil and water do not mix well; they form a heterogeneous mixture.