Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a solute?

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

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What happens to salt when it is dissolved in water?

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The salt breaks down into its individual ions and becomes evenly distributed throughout the water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor, often leaving solid substances behind.

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Is lemonade a mixture or a solution?

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Lemonade is a solution because the sugar and lemon juice are dissolved in water.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical methods such as filtering, sorting, or evaporation.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Trail mix is an example of a heterogeneous mixture because its components can be easily seen and separated.