Understanding Mixtures

What is a mixture?

• A type of fruit salad

• A chemical compound

• A combination of two or more different substances

• A single substance

Why is a plate of apples not considered a mixture?

• Because it contains only one type of substance

• Because apples are not a substance

• Because it is not mixed with water

• Because it is not edible

Which of the following is a mixture?

• A single apple

• A glass of water

• A bowl of cereal with raisins

• A pure gold ring

What makes spaghetti a mixture?

• It is cooked in water

• It is made of noodles, sauce, and herbs mixed together

• It is a type of pasta

• It is made of a single ingredient

Why do people mix different foods together?

• To preserve them for longer

• To make them easier to cook

• To enhance the taste and nutritional value

• To make them look colorful

What is the purpose of the experiment with rice and beans?

• To cook a meal

• To measure the weight of rice

• To test the taste of different beans

• To count and separate objects in a mixture

What tool is used to separate the grains from the water in the experiment?

• A spoon

• A knife

• A fork

• A strainer

What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment about mixtures?

• Mixtures cannot be separated

• The properties of ingredients in a mixture change

• Mixtures are always liquid

• Ingredients in a mixture retain their original properties and can be separated

How many rice kernels were used in the experiment?

• Five

• Twenty

• Ten

• Fifteen

What was used to mark the level of water in the experiment?

• A crayon

• A pen

• A marker

• A pencil