Mixtures and Solutions Review

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where one substance is dissolved in another.

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How can you separate a mixture of iron nails and sand?

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Using magnetism to attract the iron nails.

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What happens to the properties of materials when they chemically combine?

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Their properties change, resulting in a new substance.

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What is the difference between a soluble and insoluble substance?

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A soluble substance can dissolve in a solvent, while an insoluble substance cannot.

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What occurs when sugar is added to water?

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Sugar dissolves, forming a solution.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into vapor, often leaving solid residues behind.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What happens to sand when it is mixed with water?

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Sand does not dissolve and sinks to the bottom of the container.