Separating Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is separation in the context of mixtures?

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Separation is the process of dividing the components of a mixture to isolate individual substances.

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What is filtration?

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

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What is magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction is a method used to separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic materials using a magnet.

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What is a strainer?

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A strainer is a tool used to separate larger solid particles from liquids.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning a liquid into vapor, often used to separate a dissolved solid from a liquid.

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What is sifting?

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Sifting is a method used to separate fine particles from coarser ones using a sieve.

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What is sorting?

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Sorting is the process of separating items based on specific characteristics or properties.

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How do substances behave in a mixture?

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In a mixture, substances keep their physical properties and do not chemically combine.

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What is the best method to separate sand from water?

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Filtration is the best method to separate sand from water.