Mixture
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Example:
Imagine trying to organize a group of friends for a potluck dinner, where each person brings their own dish. Just like your friends each bring a unique dish to the table while maintaining their individual flavors, a mixture is a combination of substances that each retain their own properties. In this analogy, each friend represents a different substance, and their dishes are akin to the parts of a mixture, coming together to form a complete meal while still holding onto their unique tastes and characteristics.
Practice Version
Mixture: A combination of substances that keep their individual properties. Mixture. In Science, a mixture is when two or more substances are combined but do not chemically change or form new substances.