5th Grade Science

A fun and engaging exploration of physical and chemical changes, Earth's systems, and scientific reasoning for 5th grade students.

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Mixtures and Solutions

Exploring Mixtures

A mixture is made when two or more substances are combined, but they don't change into new substances. Each part keeps its own properties.

What Is a Solution?

A solution is a special kind of mixture where one substance dissolves in another, like salt in water.

Separating Mixtures

Mixtures can often be separated by physical means, like filtering, sifting, or using magnets.

Real-World Examples

  • Salad is a mixture: you can pick out the tomatoes or lettuce.
  • Lemonade is a solution: the sugar dissolves in water.

Why This Matters

Knowing about mixtures and solutions helps scientists, chefs, and engineers in their work every day!

Examples

  • Making a fruit salad with different fruits.

  • Mixing sugar into your tea until it disappears.

In a Nutshell

Mixtures combine substances without changing them, while solutions are mixtures where substances dissolve.

Key Terms

Mixture
A combination of two or more substances that keep their own properties.
Solution
A mixture where one substance dissolves in another.
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