Mixtures & Solutions

What is a mixture?

• A combination of 2 or more ingredients.

• When one substance is dissolved evenly into another.

Answer explanation

Correct! Mixtures aren't always evenly, which allow you to see different pieces that make up the mixture, like this Italian salad dressing!

A solution is a type of (a)   .

What is a molecule?

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Draw a picture of a mixture and a solution in the beakers. Label them!

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Everything in the world is made up of (a)   . (These are the smallest pieces that make up matter)

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What is the difference between a solvent and a solute?

Choose the image that is not a solution.

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up (a)   .

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If you wanted to separate a mixture of sand and water, what would be a way to do it?

Which way do you think would be the best to separate a solution of water and salt?

• Allow the water to evaporate.

• Use filter paper to separate the salt from the water.

• Use tweezers to pick the salt particles out.

• Use a magnet to attract the salt.