2.7 Separating Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances in which no new kinds of matter are formed.

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What is the best method to separate sugar dissolved in water?

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Evaporation.

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What can a magnet separate from a mixture?

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An old metal fork.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method of separating a solid from a liquid in a mixture.

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What is a fruit salad classified as?

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A mixture.

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What is the definition of a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is the definition of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is the process of separating components of a mixture based on their boiling points?

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Distillation.

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What is hand separation?

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Hand separation is a method of separating mixtures by physically picking out the different components.

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What is the role of a sieve in separation?

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A sieve is used to separate larger particles from smaller particles or liquids.