Matter & Solutions

Anything that has mass and takes up space. All the "stuff" in an object. 

• matter
• mass
• temperature
• sugar

_____________________ is a combination of two or more substances that can be separated easily and do not form a new substance. 

• Solution
• Liquid
• Mixture
• Volume

_________________ is a combination of two or more substances that cannot be easily separated. 

• Mixture
• Matter
• Temperature
• Solution

The mixture shown here -

• Maintains its physical properties when combined

• Dissolves after being stirred together

• Will evaporate after a certain period of time

• Cannot be separated into ingredients

Which of the following is true about solutions?

• The particles of the solute become very small

• Evaporation can be used to separate solutions

• The substance spreads out evenly

• All of these options are true

Which of these terms best describe a substances ability to be dissolved?

• Density

• Solubility

• Insolubility

• Conductivity

A solution is made using 100 ml of water, and 20 g of salt. What is the best way to separate this solution

• Pour the mixture through a strainer

• Add 100 ml more of water

• Use a coffee filter

• Evaporate the water on a hot plate

True or False? A solution can be made by combining vegetable oil and water.

• True

• False

The most ideal way to separate this mixture of sand and water is to -

• use a hot plate

• pour the mix through a strainer

• shake the mixture rapidly

• pour the mix through a coffee filter

Which of the following would cause the powder to dissolve more quickly?

• Let the powder sit in the bottom undisturbed

• Reduce the temperature of the water

• Stir the powder in the water rapidly

• Increase the size of the particles in the mix