Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Mixtures

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, meaning that the different components are not distinguishable from one another.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the different components can be seen and easily separated, and the composition is not uniform.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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In which state of matter do particles move the fastest?

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Particles move the fastest in the gas state.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is saltwater, where the salt is evenly distributed in the water.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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An example of a heterogeneous mixture is a salad, where the different ingredients can be seen and separated.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.