Inspire Science: Lesson 2: Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A physical combination of two or more substances.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as milk.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition, such as chicken noodle soup.

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Why does sugar dissolve faster in warm water than in cold water?

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Warm water has more energy.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Milk.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Salad.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids in water as temperature increases?

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It generally increases.

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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 the role of a solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent.