4.6BC Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined and can be separated easily.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent) and cannot be easily separated.

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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 separated easily?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated by physical means.

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Can solutions be separated easily?

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No, solutions cannot be separated easily by physical means.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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The salt dissolves in the water, forming a solution.

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What is an example of a mixture?

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A salad, which contains different ingredients that can be separated.

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What is an example of a solution?

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Sugar water, where sugar is dissolved in water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.