Mixtures Versus New Substances
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Objective
I can determine if mixing substances creates new substances.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A mixture is created when you combine two or more different things together.
- 2
A solution is a mixture where the particles are spread around evenly, and it has two main parts: the solute and the solvent.
- 3
Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve, and saturation is the point when no more solute can dissolve in a solution.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
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What is the key difference between a mixture and a solution, as explained in the video?
Which of the following is an example of a solution?
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“You mix salt and water together. Does this create a new substance? Explain your answer.”
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