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 that can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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Can mixtures retain their physical properties?

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Yes, mixtures retain the physical properties of their individual components.

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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 chicken noodle soup a mixture or a solution?

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Chicken noodle soup is a mixture.

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How can you separate a mixture?

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You can separate a mixture using methods like filtering, sieving, or evaporation.

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What does miscibility mean?

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Miscibility refers to the ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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Are all mixtures solutions?

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No, not all mixtures are solutions; only those where one substance dissolves in another are solutions.