Grade 5 Science Mixtures & 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, such as sand and water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture formed when one substance dissolves in another, like sugar in water.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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The sugar is evenly distributed in the water.

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Which substances have solubility?

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Sugar and salt are examples of substances that have solubility.

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How can you separate sand from iron filings?

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You can use a magnet to separate sand from iron filings.

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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 an example of a solid that dissolves in water?

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

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute is dissolved in the solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, such as water in a sugar solution.