Identifying and Classifying Mixtures

Match the following to the correct type of mixture.

• Colloid

• 
• Suspension

• 
• Solution

• 

A mixture in which one substance is dissolved in another resulting in a mixture that is evenly distributed throughout.

• Colloid

• Suspension

• Solution

Mixtures can be easily

• melted.

• separated.

• destroyed.

What is the main difference between homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures?

List two ways to physically separate a mixture.

Some liquid medications have "shake well before use" as part of their instructions. What type of mixture are they and why would you need to shake it?

In a solution, which part is the solute - drink mix or water?

• Drink Mix

• Water