READING ACTIVITY

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A mixture consists of one or more different

elements combined physically. These can
then be separated physically also. They
retain many of the properties of the original
elements. The elements can be separated by
physical means, such as filtration (using a
coffee filter), decantation (letting the sand in
water settle to the bottom) or evaporation.
Sunlight or warm heat can be used for
evaporation.
Homogeneous mixtures have all the
contributing substances distributed evenly
throughout the mixture. An example is
vinegar. A heterogeneous mixture has
substances which are not evenly distributed
throughout the mixture. An example would
be oil and water when mixed. A solution is a
type of homogeneous mixture where one
substance is dissolved in another. One
substance is called the solute. This is
dissolved in another substance called
the solvent. Salt is dissolved in water and
becomes salt water, this is an example of
solution.
 SALT WATER SALTWATER
OIL AND WATER