Mixtures/Solutions Test Review

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where you can see all the different parts, such as a salad or a fruit salad.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that looks the same throughout, like saltwater or air.

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What does it mean when something is soluble?

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It means that the substance can dissolve in a liquid, such as sugar dissolving in water.

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What happens to a soluble substance when it is put into water?

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It dissolves.

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What is concentration in a mixture?

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Concentration refers to how much solute is present in a given amount of solvent.

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How can you increase the concentration of a mixture?

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By adding more solute (like powder) to the mixture.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated into their individual components.

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What is one method to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?

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Using a magnet to attract the iron filings.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution, like salt in saltwater.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, like water in saltwater.