Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more different kinds of substances that keep their own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another, forming a homogeneous mixture.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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Trail mix, which contains nuts, raisins, pretzels, and candy pieces.

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True or False: A solution can be easily separated into its individual parts.

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False, a solution cannot be easily separated.

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Which is easier to separate: a mixture or a solution?

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A mixture is easier to separate into its individual parts.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.