Mixtures and Separating Mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances in which no new kinds of matter are formed.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a type of mixture that has the same composition in every part.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a type of mixture that does not have the same composition in every part.

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How can you separate a mixture of rocks and sand?

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You can use a sieve or filter to separate rocks from sand.

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What is the best method to separate salt from water?

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The best method to separate salt from water is evaporation.

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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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, which can be used to separate dissolved substances.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.