Science Flashcard on Solubility and Mixtures

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, such as water.

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Which substance dissolves in water: sugar, sand, or oil?

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Sugar dissolves in water.

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What happens when you mix sand with water?

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Sand does not dissolve; it settles at the bottom.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that do not chemically combine.

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What happens to sugar when it is added to water?

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Sugar dissolves and spreads evenly throughout the water.

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What is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water?

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Sand is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water.

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What is the effect of temperature on solubility?

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Generally, higher temperatures increase the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What happens when oil is poured into water?

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Oil forms a layer on top of the water because it does not mix.

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What is the difference between a soluble and an insoluble substance?

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A soluble substance can dissolve in a liquid, while an insoluble substance cannot.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Salt is an example of a soluble substance.