Mixture vs. Solution

What is a mixture?

• A combination of two or more substances that can't be easily separated.

• A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

Why is trail mix considered a mixture?

• The particles are very small.

• Each part keeps its own properties.

• The trail mix can be put together easily.

• All the colors and flavors fit well together.

What is a solution?

• A combination of two or more substances that can't be easily separated.

• A combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated.

Which is an example of a solution?

• salt and sugar

• jelly beans

• salt water

• trail mix

What can you do to separate salt from water?

• add more water

• let it stand in the sun for a while

• take some water out

• decrease the temperature of the water

What is the best way to get salt to dissolve into water?

• stir the solution

• pour out the solution

• leave the solution alone

Mixture or Solution?

• mixture

• solution

Mixture or Solution?

• mixture

• solution

Mixture or Solution?

• mixture

• solution

This is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another substance evenly.

• compound

• solution

• miscibility

• solubility