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Mixtures

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Mixtures

Mixtures are made of 2+ substances (elements or compounds) that haven't been combined chemically. Mixtures can be separated. Their chemical properties don't change because they have been mixed with another substance. Mixtures are common in everyday life.

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Air

  • The air around us is a mixture of different gases, including oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
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Pasta and vegetables

  • A bowl with both pasta and vegetables in it is a mixture.
  • This is because there have been no chemical reactions between the vegetables and the pasta.

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1Atomic Structure

2Chemical Bonding

3Quantitative Chemistry

4Chemical Changes

5Energy Changes

6The Rate & Extent of Chemical Change

7Organic Chemistry

8Chemical Analysis

9Chemistry of the Atmosphere

10Using Resources

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