Types of Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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What are the two main types of mixtures?

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Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Salad.

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What is a solution?

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A type of homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a suspension?

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A type of heterogeneous mixture where particles are dispersed in a fluid but are large enough to settle out over time.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where very small particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another without settling out.

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How can mixtures be separated?

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Through physical methods such as filtration, distillation, or evaporation.