SC.5.P.8.3 - Separating mixtures

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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 together.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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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 in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is filtration?

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

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What is magnetic separation?

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Magnetic separation is a method used to separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic materials using a magnet.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles settle at the bottom of a liquid.

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What is particle size?

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Particle size refers to the diameter of individual particles in a mixture, which can affect how they separate.

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What is a strainer or sieve?

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A strainer or sieve is a tool used to separate larger particles from smaller ones in a mixture.

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What is the best method to separate iron fillings from sand?

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Using a magnet is the best method to separate iron fillings from sand.