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Separating Mixtures

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This method requires the use of a condenser.

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

2.

Filtration can be used to separate the atoms in a compound.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Substances in a mixture can be separated by physical methods.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

This method separates substances due to differences in the sizes of their particles.

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

5.

If a substance is insoluble in water, it ___________.

a)

dissolves in water

b)

cannot dissolve in water

c)

forms a solution when mixed with water

d)

cannot be separated from water

6.

Which method(s) separate substances based on them having different boiling points? (Select all that apply).

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

7.

Which method is this a picture of?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

8.

Which method has a solid and a gas as the final products?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

9.

True/False:

Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What tool can be used to separate plastic beads and metal paper clips?

a)

filter

b)

magnet

c)

strainer

d)

cloth

11.

True or False: A chemical reaction is needed to create a mixture.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which is TRUE about Mixtures?

a)

Only matters of the same kind can be mixed together.

b)

Mixtures can only be separated through handpicking

c)

Mixtures consist of two or more substances combined chemically.

d)

Mixtures consist of two or more substances combined physically.

13.

This technique is based on the differences of the boiling point of the substance in the mixture.

a)

decantation

b)

distillation

c)

filtration

d)

chromatography