Mixtures and solutions

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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. Examples include trail mix and salad.

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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) is completely dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is saltwater.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that gets dissolved in a solution. For example, in saltwater, salt is the solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution. For example, in saltwater, water is the solvent.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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Trail mix is an example of a mixture because it contains different ingredients that are not chemically combined.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater is an example of a solution because the salt is dissolved in water.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute into a solvent until it forms a solution.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is a filter?

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A filter is a material that allows liquids to pass through while trapping very small solids.

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What is miscibility?

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Miscibility refers to the ability of two substances to mix together to form a solution.