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Mixtures & Solutions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Solubility | the ability of a substance to dissolve when mixed with another substance |
| Soluble | a substance that CAN dissolve |
| Insoluble | a substance that CANNOT dissolve |
| Dissolve | to break down into tiny pieces that can no longer be seen |
| Solute | the substance that is being dissolved |
| Solvent | the substance (usually a liquid) that is going to cause another substance to dissolve |
| Mixture | a combination of two or more ingredients that keep their identities (the ingredients still look the same after they have mixed) |
| Solution | a combination of two or more ingredients that is evenly mixed, and where at least one ingredient has dissolved into another. The ingredients do not look the same after being mixed |
| Evaporation | a method for separating solutions |
| Sieve | a mesh screen used for separating mixtures where the particles are of different sizes Ex: You would use this to separate sand and gravel or gravel and water |
| Property | a quality or characteristic of something such as color or texture |