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. 1

    A mixture is created when you combine two or more different things together.

  2. 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. 3

    Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve, and saturation is the point when no more solute can dissolve in a solution.

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Practice

10 questions

1

What is the key difference between a mixture and a solution, as explained in the video?

2

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

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Exit ticket

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You mix salt and water together. Does this create a new substance? Explain your answer.

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