Mixtures and Solutions

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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 a mixture?

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A combination of 2 or more substances that can be easily separated.

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What is a physical property?

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Characteristics that can be used to classify matter.

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Which of these is not a solution: lemonade, pepper and water, Kool-aid, ocean water?

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Pepper and water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture retains the physical properties of its components, while a solution does not.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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Can mixtures be homogeneous or heterogeneous?

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Yes, mixtures can be classified as homogeneous (uniform composition) or heterogeneous (distinct components).

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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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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Saltwater is an example of a homogeneous mixture.