Mixtures Review and Preview

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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 bonded together.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition and appearance throughout, such as saltwater.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases, such as a salad.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning a liquid into vapor, often used to separate a soluble solid from a solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance, such as milk.

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What is a suspension?

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A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid, such as muddy water.

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How can you separate iron filings from chalk dust?

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You can separate iron filings from chalk dust by running a magnet over the mixture.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is the best method to separate salt from water?

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The best method to separate salt from water is evaporation.