Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more different kinds of substances that keep their own physical properties and can be easily separated.

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What is a solution?

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A type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another.

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What is evaporation?

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A method of separating solutions where a liquid turns into gas, leaving solid components behind.

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What is condensation?

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The process where a gas turns back into a liquid.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous solution.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad, where different ingredients retain their individual properties.

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What is filtering?

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A method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a barrier.

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What is screening?

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A method of separating larger particles from smaller ones using a mesh or sieve.