Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that can be separated.

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Is trail mix an example of a mixture?

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Yes, trail mix is a mixture because it contains different ingredients that can be separated.

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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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Are lemonade and salt water examples of solutions?

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Yes, both lemonade and salt water are solutions because the solute is dissolved in the solvent.

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What happens to rocks when mixed with water?

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Rocks sink to the bottom and do not dissolve, indicating they are not part of a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated into their individual components.

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Is a salad a mixture or a solution?

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A salad is a mixture because it contains various ingredients that are not dissolved.

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What is an example of a pure substance?

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An example of a pure substance is water (H2O) or table salt (NaCl).