FOSS: Mixtures and Solutions Investigation 1 Review

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, sugar is a solute when it is dissolved in water.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. Examples include salad, air, and pizza.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is saltwater.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution. Water is often called the universal solvent.

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How can you separate salt from water after it has dissolved?

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You can separate salt from water by letting the water evaporate, leaving the salt behind.

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Is pizza a mixture or a solution?

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Pizza is a mixture because it contains various ingredients that are not chemically combined.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute with a solvent until it forms a solution.

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What is a constraint?

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A constraint is a restriction or limitation that affects how something can be done.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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

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Can a mixture be separated by physical means?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtering, evaporating, or using a magnet.