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Materials and Solutions

ICSE · Class 4 · Science

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Topics in Materials and Solutions

1

Soluble and Insoluble Substances

  • A substance that dissolves in a liquid is called soluble.
  • Sugar, salt, and juice powder dissolve in water — they are soluble.
  • A substance that does not dissolve in a liquid is called insoluble.
2

Solute, Solvent, and Solution

  • A solution is formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.
  • The substance that dissolves is called the solute (e.g., sugar).
  • The liquid in which the solute dissolves is called the solvent (e.g., water).
3

Separation of Soluble Substances

  • Evaporation is used to separate a dissolved solid from a liquid.
  • When saltwater is heated, water turns into vapour and salt is left behind.
  • This method is used to get salt from seawater in hot countries.
4

Separation of Insoluble Substances

  • Sedimentation: Heavy particles settle down when water is left undisturbed.
  • Decantation: Pouring clean water carefully after sedimentation.
  • Filtration: Passing mixture through a filter to separate solids from liquid.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Solutions and Separation of Substances

Soluble SubstancesInsoluble SubstancesSolute, Solvent, SolutionMiscible and Immiscible LiquidsSeparation of Soluble SubstancesSeparation of Insoluble Substances

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