Mixtures & Solutions 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 combined. 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 is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, sugar is the solute in sugar water.

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What is a solvent?

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

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What does it mean for a substance to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute with a solvent until the solute is no longer visible and forms a solution.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids by passing the mixture through a filter.

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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 solute from a solvent.

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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.

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What is the effect of stirring on dissolving?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving by helping to distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as saltwater.