Mixtures and Separating Mixtures

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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 together.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a type of mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves in another (the 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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What happens when you stir a mixture?

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Stirring helps to mix the substances more thoroughly and can help dissolve solutes faster.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means such as filtering, evaporating, or using a magnet.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, which can be used to separate a solute from a solvent.