Separation of Mixtures

Multiple Choice

Sand and gravel may be separated from each other through using _________

• a filter funnel

• an evaporating basin

• a sieve

• a distillation

Multiple Choice

What tool is this?

• A beaker

• A sieve

• A magnet

• A filter

Multiple Choice

If you spilled nails in a sandbox, what separation tool/method could you use to clean out the sandbox so it would be safe for children to play in?

• Filter

• Screening

• Magnetism

• I do not know

Multiple Choice

Solutions are always formed when ____________

• one substance dissolves uniformly in another substance

• liquids are mixed together

• a compound is created

• solids and liquids are mixed together

Multiple Choice

When something is soluble what happens when it is put into water?

• It grows in size

• It dissolves

• It becomes colder

• Nothing happens and it either sinks or floats.

Multiple Choice

Which mixture can be easily separated by adding water and pouring it through a filter?

• Iron filings and sand

• Sugar and salt

• Sugar and baking soda

• Sand and salt

Multiple Choice

True or False: Each part of a mixture keeps its properties when mixed.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Kings wants to separate salt from water. What separation technique should she use?

• Evaporation

• Magnetism

• Filtration

• Sieving

Multiple Choice

In which mixture can you not see all of the parts?

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture