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  • Solutions vs. Mixtures: Why Oil and Water Don't Mix
    No, a mixture of oil and water is not an example of a solution. Here's why:

    * Solutions are homogeneous mixtures: This means the components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. You can't visually distinguish the different parts.

    * Oil and water are immiscible: This means they don't mix together. They separate into distinct layers.

    Example of a solution: Sugar dissolved in water. The sugar is evenly distributed throughout the water, and you can't see individual sugar particles.

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