Exploring Mixtures and Solutions for 5th Graders

What defines a mixture?

• A combination of substances that undergo a chemical change

• A combination of substances that do not keep their identities

• A combination of substances that keep their identities without undergoing a chemical change

• A homogeneous composition throughout

What is an example of a solution?

• Fruit salad

• Sand and water

• Sugar and water

• Oil and water

Which activity represents mixtures in the lesson?

• Sit-ups

• Cross crawls

• Jumping jacks

• Running in place

What should you do if the picture shown is a solution?

• Switch to jumping jacks

• Continue with cross crawls

• None of the above

• Stop and wait for the next picture

Is trail mix considered a mixture or a solution?

• Mixture

• Neither

• Both

• Solution

What correctly identifies Gatorade in the context of mixtures and solutions?

• Mixture

• Solution

• Neither

• Both

What action corresponds to identifying an item as a mixture during the exercise?

• Jumping jacks

• Sit-ups

• Running in place

• Cross crawls

Which of the following is a solution?

• Soda

• A bunch of rocks

• Potting soil

• Clothes in a drawer

What distinguishes a solution from a mixture?

• Visible parts

• Chemical change

• Homogeneous composition

• Physical separation

Which statement is true regarding mixtures and solutions?

• No solution can be a mixture

• All mixtures are solutions

• Mixtures cannot contain liquids

• All solutions are mixtures