Mixtures and Separating Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance is dissolved evenly into another.

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What method can be used to separate salt from water?

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Evaporation is used to separate salt from water.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, leaving solid substances behind.

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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 can a magnet separate from a mixture?

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A magnet can separate metal objects from a mixture.

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Which substance dissolves easily in water: sugar, rocks, or sand?

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Sugar dissolves easily in water.

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What is the best method to separate rocks from sand?

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Sifting is the best method to separate rocks from sand.

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What happens when a solid dissolves in a liquid?

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The solid breaks down into smaller particles and spreads evenly throughout the liquid.

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What is an example of a solid-liquid mixture?

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An example of a solid-liquid mixture is sand in water.