Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance dissolves in another.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in water.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated into their component parts.

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What happens when a substance dissolves?

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It mixes evenly with another substance, forming a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Salad, which contains different vegetables.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt dissolves in water.

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How can we separate a mixture?

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By using methods like filtering, sorting, or evaporating.

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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 in which the solute dissolves.