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Pure Substances and Mixtures

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scientists use models when they want to describe things that are difficult to understand.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The particle model theory describes important aspects of matter:

a)

There are forces between the particles.

b)

All matter is made up of millions of particles that are incredibly small

c)

The spaces between the particles in matter are empty.

d)

The particles in matter are always moving. The more energy they have, the faster they move.

e)

All of the Above

3.

Brownian Motion:

“The random movement displayed by small particles that are suspended in fluids (liquids and gases)”

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The random movement of liquid or gas particles from a high concentration to a low concentration to spread evenly is known as

(a)  

5.

The kinetic theory of matter states that matter is made of tiny particles (i.e. atoms and molecules) and that they are always in constant motion.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Packed in a regular arrangement with very small spaces between the particles. High density

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

7.

Particles are held together by relatively strong forces of attraction. So they move freely, yet still stay together

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

8.

Have no fixed shape because particles move around rapidly with a lot of energy. It fills up the space it is in.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

9.

Can diffuse as the particles move freely

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

10.

Particles vibrate in a fixed position with low energy

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

11.

Cannot be compressed because of small spaces in between particles

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

12.

Not very compressible

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

13.

Particles are held together by weak forces of attraction. 

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

14.

Particles spaced far apart with no arrangement. Low density

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

15.

Matter can change its state depending on its temperature. 

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Stronger forces between particles = lower melting and boiling points. 

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The amount of energy needed to change state from solid to liquid (melting) or liquid to gas (boiling) increases as the strength of the forces between the particles increases in order to break or weaken them. 

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Chlorine has a melting point of -101C and and a boiling point of -34C. At room temperature (25C), Chlorine is

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

19.

Iron has a melting point of 1,548C and a boiling point of 2,862C. At room temperature Iron would be a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

20.

When a solid is heated, the particles gain energy and so their vibrations become (a)   until they reach their Melting Point and become liquids.

21.

When the particles have enough energy, they break the strong forces between them and start moving freely.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What change of state occurs when a solid becomes a liquid?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Melting

d)

Boiling

23.

What change of state occurs when a solid becomes a gas?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Condensation

c)

Melting

d)

Boiling

24.

What is the name of the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

a)

Boiling Point

b)

Condensing Point

c)

Melting Point

d)

Freezing Point

25.

Matter can be classified as either a pure or impure (mixture) substance. 

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Examples of pure substances are Gold and Water

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different chemical elements combined in a fixed ratio.

a)

CO2

b)

H2O

c)

CH4

d)

All of the Above

28.

A mixture is an impure substance that contains 2 or more substances that have been mixed together, but have not chemically bonded with each other. 

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout the mixture

a)
Heterogeneous
b)

Homogeneous

c)

Impure

d)

Pure

30.

Identify the mixture between the following options:

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Gravel

d)

Copper Crystals

31.

Identify the pure substance between the following options:

a)

Mineral Water

b)

Orange Juice

c)

Vegetable Oil

d)

Milk

32.

Identify the element between the following options:

a)
  • Sucrose (C12H22O11)

b)
  • Water (H2O)

c)
  • Ozone (O3)

d)
  • Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

33.

The solid that is trapped by the filter paper is called the  

(a)  

34.

The separation method where the liquid passes through the filter paper and is called the filtrate. 

a)

Crystalization

b)

Filtration

c)

Chromatography

d)

Distillation

35.

Filtration requires the usage of a a filter paper

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The method used to seaperate a mixture of liquids and soluble solids is known as

a)

Crystallization

b)

Filtration

c)

Chromatography

d)

Distillation

37.

In crystallization, the solution is heated so the most of the solvent evaporates and leaves behind a saturated solution. 

a)

True

b)

False

38.

During crystallization, the water evaporates into a gas and we are only able to collect the solid. To collect the liquid we have to use which technique

a)

Filtration

b)

Chromatography

c)

Distillation

d)

Boiling

39.

Distillation can be used to separate a liquid from a solution. It involves 3 steps: Evaporation, Condensation, Collection.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The equipment used in distillation that cools the vapors back into a liquid is known as a

(a)  

41.

The main difference between crystallization and simple distillation is that you can collect both substances with distillation

a)

True

b)

False

42.

You can separate a mixture of two or more liquids with different boiling points. 

a)

Filtration

b)

Chromatography

c)

Crystallization

d)

Fractional Distillation

43.

The liquid with the (a)   boiling point evaporates, condenses and is collected, while the other liquid is left behind.

44.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Which of the following can be separated by distillation?

a)
  • Water can be collected from saltwater

b)

Water can be collected from copper sulfate solution

c)

Pentane (b.p. 36oC) can be separated from octane (126oC)

d)

None of the above

45.

Chromatography is used for separating mixtures of substances that are soluble in the same solvent. 

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Can be used to separate mixtures of soluble substances.

a)

Chromatography

b)

Distillation

c)

Filtration

d)

Crystallization

47.

Used to separate a solvent from a solution

a)

Chromatography

b)

Simple Distillation

c)

Filtration

d)

Fractional Distillation

48.

Separating aa purple ink into its individual colors would be done via

a)

Evaporation

b)

Filtration

c)

Chromatography

d)

Fractional Distillation

49.

Which separation technique utilizes heat at any stage of the method

a)

Evaporation, Distillation, Crystallization

b)

Chromatography

c)

Filtration, Crystallization

d)

Filtration, Chromatography

50.

You accidently mixed alcohol with distilled water and now you need to separate them… How do you do it?

a)

Chromatography

b)

Filtration

c)

Fractional Distillation

d)

Evaporation