Mixtures and Solution STAAR Bootcamp

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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 bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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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 substance (the solvent).

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What does soluble mean?

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Soluble means that a substance can dissolve in a solvent, such as salt dissolving in water.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process used to separate solids from liquids using a filter, such as a coffee filter.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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When salt is added to water, it dissolves, forming a saltwater solution.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor, often leaving solid substances behind.

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How can you separate sand and water?

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You can separate sand and water by pouring the mixture through a filter, which allows the water to pass through while trapping the sand.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as salt in saltwater.