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 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 substance (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 does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is miscibility?

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Miscibility is the ability of two substances to mix together in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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When salt is added to water, it dissolves, forming a saltwater solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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An example of a mixture is a salad, where different ingredients are combined but not chemically bonded.

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What is an example of a solution?

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An example of a solution is sugar dissolved in water.

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If I add 27 grams of salt to water and heat it, how much salt will remain after evaporation?

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27 grams of salt will remain after evaporation.