Bundle 3: Mixtures and Solutions: Preassessment

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) is completely dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What happens to the properties of a substance when it dissolves in a solution?

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Some properties, like taste, may remain the same, while others, like appearance, may change.

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What is the solute in a saltwater solution?

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The solute is the salt that is dissolved in the water.

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What is the solvent in a saltwater solution?

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The solvent is the water that dissolves the salt.

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What is the state of matter of ice?

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Ice is a solid.

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What is the state of matter of water?

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Water is a liquid.

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What is the state of matter of steam?

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Steam is a gas.

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How can you separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?

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You can use a magnet to attract the iron filings away from the sand.

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What is an example of a solid that can dissolve in a liquid?

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Sugar is an example of a solid that can dissolve in water.