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 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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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How are mixtures and solutions similar?

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They both involve combining two or more substances without chemical bonding.

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How are mixtures and solutions different?

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In a mixture, substances retain their individual properties, while in a solution, the solute's properties change when dissolved.

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Give an example of a mixture.

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Oil and vinegar.

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What happens when you mix sand and water?

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You create a mixture where sand settles at the bottom and does not dissolve.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids in a mixture.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Saltwater, where salt (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent).