Mixtures and Solutions Review

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is formed when two or more substances are combined, and they keep their original properties.

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Give an example of a mixture where ingredients keep their original properties.

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Salt mixed with pepper.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance dissolves completely in another.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can often be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture that can be separated by hand?

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Fruit salad.

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Which mixture can be separated using a magnet?

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Iron filings and sand.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The substances in a mixture retain their original properties.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, substances keep their properties; in a solution, one substance dissolves in another.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar dissolved in water.

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What is a characteristic of a solution?

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A solution forms a single phase and does not have visible layers.