Mixtures and Solutions

Learn about mixtures and solutions! Identify, classify, and separate them with our fun worksheet.

Match each term to the correct definition. Mixture a combination of two or more different kinds of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) or substances, each of which keeps its own physical properties. Solution one substance dissolves in another, the substances are mixed evenly and the particles are evenly distributed Mixtures and Solutions Sort the cards into the correct category. Mixtures 1. Sand and Water 4. Sand and Iron Filings 5. MMs and Skittles 6. Salad 9. Fruit Salad 11. Pepper and Water Solutions 2. Salt and Water 3. Sugar and water 7. Lemonade 8. Clean Air 10. Soda 12. Kool-Aide Look at the above image. Why is this not considered a solution? Two substances are poured together Oil is not soluble in water The two substances are different colors Because both substances are liquids What physical property of sugar allows for the formation of a solution? Solubility Density Magnetism Texture What will happen if the sugar and salt is added to the water? Neither will form a solution Both will make a solution Only one will make a solution Both will only form mixtures What tool could be used to separate the iron filings from the mixture shown above? Magnet Filter Paper Hot Plate Water to float the filings Trail mix is a commonly used example of a mixture in class. Which answer below does NOT describe the physical properties of the ingredients? Each ingredient maintains its physical properties It can be separated by hand Each ingredient has a differentphase of matter The texture of each ingredient is different Ocean water is a solution made up of water and many different dissolved substances including salts. Which process allows for ocean water to be separated so that fresh water can be recovered? freezing melting evaporation magnetism Match each term with a method that explains the term Dilute adding water to a solution to make it weaker Dissolve Adding a soluble substance to water results in this action Evaporation A method used to separate water from a solution or mixture Magnet A tool useful for separating iron or steel from a mixture Filtering A method used to separate a mixture made up of smaller particles and larger particles