Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent, resulting in a uniform composition.

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What are the two main components of a solution?

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The two main components of a solution are the solute (the substance being dissolved) and the solvent (the substance doing the dissolving).

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that maintain their individual identities.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is salt dissolved in water.

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What physical property changes when food dye is added to water?

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The color of the water changes when food dye is added.

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What term describes a mixture that has the same composition throughout?

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The term is 'solution'.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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Can a solid be a solute?

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Yes, a solid can be a solute, such as sugar or salt in water.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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In a mixture, the properties of the individual substances remain unchanged.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is dissolving sugar in water.