Types of Mixtures and Their Properties

What defines a mixture?

• Chemically bonded substances

• Substances that cannot be separated

• Substances combined but not chemically bonded

• Substances that always form a new compound

How can the components of a mixture typically be separated?

• Through chemical reactions

• By physical methods

• By dissolving them completely

• By burning them

What happens to the individual substances in a mixture when they are combined?

• They lose their original properties

• They form new chemical bonds

• They keep their own properties

• They become indistinguishable

Which characteristic best describes a homogeneous mixture?

• Components are easily distinguishable

• Particles are unevenly spread

• It looks the same throughout

• It can only be separated chemically

What is another term for a homogeneous mixture?

• A compound

• A suspension

• A solution

• An element

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

• Sand and water

• Oil and water

• Salt water

• Trail mix

What is a key characteristic of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Its particles are evenly spread out

• It looks uniform throughout

• Its different components are often visible

• It is also called a solution

Which of these is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Air

• Vinegar

• Sugar dissolved in tea

• A salad

If a mixture looks the same throughout and you cannot see its individual components, what type of mixture is it?

• A heterogeneous mixture

• A compound

• A homogeneous mixture

• An element

If you can see different parts or layers in a mixture and the components are not evenly mixed, what type of mixture is it?

• A homogeneous mixture

• A solution

• A heterogeneous mixture

• A compound