Mixtures

A mixture is a combination of two or more materials that can be separated from each other.

A salad is a common example of a mixture because it contains different types of food.

You create a mixture of sand and gravel.

You can use a strainer to separate gravel from sand.

No, clear glass marbles in a pile are not considered a mixture because they are all the same material.

If it is made of different materials that can be separated, it is a mixture.

A smoothie is an example of a drinkable mixture.

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals.

Combining.

Yes, a mixture can be made of solids only, like a mix of nuts.