Mixtures and Solutions

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

• dissolve
• mixture
• solution
• physical property

One or more substances dissolve in another and cannot be easily separated.

• mixture
• solution
• dissolve
• solute

To break down into tiny pieces to small to be seen.

• solute
• solvent
• dissolve
• solution

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

To separate a mixture of salt and water what separation tool/method is used?

• Filter
• Screen
• Magnet
• Evaporation

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
• Screen
• Magnet
• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which of the following are mixtures. Choose 2.

• fruit salad

• smoothie

• water

• trail mix

Which of the following are solutions? Choose 2.

• smoothie

• salt water

• sandwich

• pile of laundry

What is another name for a mesh screen?

• sleeve

• sieve

• steve

A physical change DOES NOT involve the formation or a new kind of matter.

• True

• False

Salt will dissolve in water faster if you leave it alone.

• True

• False