Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a solution?

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

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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Is salad a mixture or a solution?

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Mixture

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Is lemonade an example of a solution?

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Yes

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What are examples of solutions?

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Lemonade, coke, and salt water.

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Which solid is insoluble in water?

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Sand

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What happens when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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The solute particles spread out evenly throughout the solvent.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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Dissolution.