Solutions and Mixtures for 4th

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of one substance dissolved evenly in another.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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True or False: Solutions are formed when one or more substances dissolve in another.

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True.

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Is salad a mixture or a solution?

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Mixture.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a solution?

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The properties of the solute are not visible, but the solvent retains its properties.

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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 the solute in a solution?

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The substance that is dissolved.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The substance that does the dissolving.

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Can a solution be separated by physical means?

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No, solutions cannot be separated by physical means.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad or a bowl of cereal.