I Ready Unit 2A: Pre-Assessment: Mixtures 5.5B

Which is a true statement about the combination shown?

• The combination is a mixture because the nuts can be easily separated.

• The combination is not a mixture because the ingredients do not keep their own properties when combined.

• The combination is a mixture because the properties of the ingredients change after mixing.

• The combination is not a mixture because all of the ingredients are nuts.

Does the following image show a mixture?

• Yes, because the ice cubes and water combine to make a mixture of ice water

• No, because ice and water are both forms of water

• Yes, because ice is solid and water is liquid

• No, because the ice cubes and water combine to form a solution

What is a mixture?

• A combination of two or more substances that are evenly distributed throughout

• Anything that takes up space and has mass

• Two or more ingredients that form new substances when combined

• A combination of two or more substance that keep their own properties

Coins made of different metals are combined in a pile. Which is a true statement about the combination?

• The coins are not a mixture because they are all coins.

• The coins are combined to make a mixture of coins.

• The coins are not a mixture because they are all made of metal.

• The coins are combined to make a mixture because only some of the coins are magnetic.

Does the following image show a mixture?

• Yes, because the pieces of candy have different properties like color and shape

• No, because all of the ingredients are made of candy

• Yes, because the properties of the ingredients change after mixing

• No, because some of the candies are hard and some are chewy

Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

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