Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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

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What happens to the physical properties of a mixture when combined?

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The mixture maintains its physical properties when combined.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent), like sugar in water.

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Which substance dissolves easiest in water?

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Sugar.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute dissolves, often a liquid like water.

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Can mixtures be separated into their ingredients?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated into their individual components.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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Sand and salt.

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What is an example of a liquid solution?

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Saltwater.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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The process where a solute mixes with a solvent to form a solution.