Mixtures and Solutions - 5.5B

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves in another (the solvent), forming a homogeneous mixture.

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What happens to the properties of substances in a mixture?

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The properties of the individual substances in a mixture remain unchanged.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is an example of a solid that dissolves in water?

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Salt is an example of a solid that dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a solid that does not dissolve in water?

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Sand is an example of a solid that does not dissolve in water.

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What is the effect of temperature on solubility?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.