Mixtures and Solutions

What is a mixture? 

• When one thing is made of different materials 

• Any thing made my combining two or more different substances 

• The different ingredients in food recipes. 

 What is a key feature of a mixture? 

• The substances do not react with each other. 

• There is only one kind of mixture. 

• There is no key feature about mixtures. 

What is a solution? 

• A material that is made of many different things. 

• A combination of two or more things 

• A mixture where substances are spread out evenly. 

What happens to the salt when you mix it in water? 

• The salt turns green 

• It dissolves 

• The salt makes bubbles 

The substance that is dissolving is called the? 

•  Solute 

• Mixture 

• Solvent 

The substance that things dissolve in is called the? 

• Solute 

• Mixture 

• Solvent 

Are there 2 different substances in this bowl? 

NOTE: THERE IS NO MILK IN THE BOWL

• No, there are only Cheerios in the bowl

• Yes, there are 2 different substances in the bowl

What is raisin bran? 

• A mixture 

• A solution 

• A solvent 

 Why is this called a solution? 

• Because of the color 

• Because the water and flavor are evenly mixed together 

• Because they are both liquids 

What does this represent? 

• A mixture

• A solution

• Neither