Solutes, Solvents, and Separating Mixtures
Learning Objective
I can describe how a solute dissolves in a solvent and how mixtures can be separated.
Lesson Flow
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Mixtures & Solutions | Homogeneous & Heterogeneous
MAD GARDEN Science
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that do not chemically change when combined, while a solution is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves evenly into another.
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In a solution, the substance that dissolves is called the solute, and the substance it dissolves into is called the solvent; during dissolving, the solute particles move between the solvent particles until evenly distributed.
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Mixtures can be separated through methods like sifting, filtration, magnetism, or evaporation, while solutions can be separated by changing the phase of matter, such as boiling to evaporate the solvent.
Practice
11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
“Explain how sugar dissolves in water. Then, describe one method from the video that can be used to separate a mixture of sand and gravel.”
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