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Mixtures and Solutions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A combination of 2 or more ingredients where each keep their own physical properties and can be easily separated.
a)
solution
b)
dissolve
c)
mixture
d)
saltwater
2.
One of the substances that make up a mixture. 
a)
physical property
b)
ingredient
c)
solution
d)
dissolve
3.
The appearance and measurable characteristics of matter.
a)
property
b)
ingredient
c)
mixture
d)
solution
4.
Changes affecting the form of an object, such as cutting or folding paper.
a)
separate
b)
physical property
c)
ingredient
d)
physical change
5.
To divide or move into its individual parts.
a)
ingredients
b)
separate
c)
solution
d)
mixture
6.
A mixture of one substance evenly dissolved in another.
a)
mixture
b)
property
c)
density
d)
solution
7.
To mix with a liquid so that it ends with one solution.
a)
dissolve
b)
physical state
c)
temperature
d)
shape
8.
The process of a liquid turning into a gas when heat is added.
a)
condensation
b)
melting
c)
evaporation
d)
freezing
9.
The part of a solution that dissolves.
a)
mixture
b)
solute
c)
solvent
d)
liquid
10.
When you separate a mixture with water and one ingredient sinks and one ingredient floats the property you use is -
a)
evaporation
b)
density
c)
filtration
d)
magnetism
11.
Which of the following, if added to water, will change shape?
a)
salt
b)
sand
c)
wood
d)
glass
12.
A science class performed an investigation by evaporating a solution containing 10g of salt and 50ml of water.  How much salt would you expect to find in the cup at the end of the investigation?
a)
60g
b)
50g
c)
10g
d)
5g
13.
Which example below describes a simple mixture where the ingredients maintain their physical properties?
a)
bucket of saltwater and sand
b)
peanuts, raisins, and chocolate pieces
c)
sugar and water
d)
all of the above
14.
Which list below shows objects in a mixture that could best be separated using the physical property of relative density?
a)
iron filings and sugar
b)
large plastic beads and small plastic beads
c)
quarters and pennies
d)
plastic buttons and metal buttons
15.
You have the following solids in a lab: salt, sand, lemonade powder, and pepper.  Which solids will dissolve in water to create a solution?
a)
pepper, sand, and salt
b)
salt, lemonade powder, and sand
c)
salt and lemonade powder
d)
pepper and sand
16.
Which property of tea changes when it is mixed with sugar?
a)
color
b)
taste
c)
shape
d)
state
17.
A glass beaker contains 100ml of water.  5g of salt is stirred into the beaker of water.  Which item should be used to separate this solution?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
paper filter
c)
hot plate
d)
spring scale
18.
What tool can you use to separate cooked macaroni and boiling water?
a)
filter
b)
magnet
c)
colander
d)
craft stick
19.
What tool can you use to separate a mixture of rocks and sand the fastest? 
a)
sieve
b)
tweezers
c)
magnet
d)
hands
20.
What tool can you use to separate a mixture of sand and water?
a)
hands
b)
filter
c)
tweezers
d)
craft stick