Mixtures and Separating Mixtures Review

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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 solution?

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

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What is concentration in a solution?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given amount of solvent or solution.

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What tool can be used to separate sand from rocks?

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A sieve can be used to separate sand from rocks.

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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 is decanting?

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Decanting is the process of carefully pouring liquid from one container to another, leaving the solid behind.

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What is chromatography?

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures based on the different rates at which components move through a medium.

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What can a magnet separate from a mixture?

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A magnet can separate magnetic materials, like iron or steel, from non-magnetic materials.

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What is the purpose of using a sieve?

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A sieve is used to separate larger particles from smaller ones in a mixture.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.