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Why would a mixture of sand and water not be considered a solution?

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Answer:

Water and sand is not a solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solutions can be physically separated, however water and sand do not have the same properties so the mixture cannot be considered a solution. The sand would be a separate substance that falls to the bottom of water even though it can be separated/strained/removed from the water. Also sand and water do not mix or combine a uniform substance so it cannot be considered a solution.

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