Mixtures and Solutions Quiz

What is the main difference between mixtures and solutions?

• Mixtures are always homogeneous.

• Solutions are always heterogeneous.

• All solutions are mixtures, but not all mixtures are solutions.

• Mixtures cannot be separated.

In a salt water solution, what is the solute?

• Salt

• Both water and salt

• Neither water nor salt

• Water

What characteristic does a solution have?

• It is always heterogeneous.

• It is always a solid.

• It is always homogeneous.

• It cannot be separated.

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

• A mixture of stones and water

• A mixture of oil and water

• Lemonade made from a mix

• A mixture of sand and water

Which method can be used to separate a mixture of water, sand, and stones?

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Distillation

How can salt be separated from salt water?

• Filtration

• Distillation

• Evaporation

• Condensation