Understanding Mixtures and Solutions

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Having no adulteration.

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What does 'pure' mean for a common person?

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All constituent particles of a substance are the same in their chemical nature.

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What does 'pure' mean for a scientist?

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A pure substance consists of a single type of particle.

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What is a pure substance?

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A mixture is constituted by more than one kind of pure form of matter.

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What is a mixture?

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Yes, by evaporation.

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Can sodium chloride be separated from water by physical processes?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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Salt dissolved in water.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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A mixture that contains physically distinct parts and has non-uniform compositions.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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Oil and water.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What is a solution?