Mixtures and Solutions

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where the original substances keep their original properties.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a special mixture formed when one substance is dissolved evenly throughout another.

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How can you separate sand from iron filings?

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You can use a bar magnet to separate sand from iron filings.

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What happens to sugar when it is mixed with water?

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The appearance of sugar changes when it mixes with water.

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If you add salt to water and then heat it, what happens to the salt?

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The salt remains in the solution; it does not disappear.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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Dissolving is when a substance mixes evenly with a liquid to form a solution.

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Can you name a method to separate a mixture of liquids?

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You can use distillation to separate a mixture of liquids.

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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 the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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In a mixture, the substances retain their properties, while in a solution, one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is an example of a solid mixture?

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An example of a solid mixture is a salad, which contains different vegetables.