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Science 6 - Mixtures Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement describes a colloid? The mixture is a colloid when_______________.

a)

solute is mixed with a solvent; the mixture becomes cloudy

b)

salt is mixed with water; the mixture becomes a clear liquid

c)

solvent is mixed with a solute; the mixture forms another material

d)

soil is mixed with water; sand and small stones settle at the bottom

2.

What makes suspension different from a colloid and a solution? In a suspension, the solutes______________.

a)

float at the top

b)

float in a solvent

c)

settle at the bottom

d)

dissolve in a solvent

3.

In the solution, what happens to the solute when mixed with the solvent?

a)

It forms another substance.

b)

It sinks at the bottom of the mixture.

c)

It floats and spread evenly in a solvent.

d)

It dissolves and spread evenly in a solvent.

4.

In the three mixtures above, which shows even distribution of solutes dissolving in the solvent?

a)

colloid

b)

solution

c)

suspension

d)

None of the above.

5.

In a salt solution, what is the solute?

a)

glass

b)

salt

c)

solvent

d)

water

6.

Which of these materials dissolve in vinegar?

a)

corn paper

b)

mongo seeds

c)

palay grains

d)

salt

7.

Why is water called a universal solvent? Water is a universal solvent because it__________________.

a)

is found anywhere on Earth

b)

flows well than any other liquid

c)

changes into solid, liquid and gas

d)

dissolves more solutes than any liquid

8.

Which solid material dissolves fast in water?

a)

cornstarch

b)

powdered juice

c)

detergent soap

d)

soil

9.

What does stirring do to instant powder juice when mixed with cold water?

a)

It allows the particles of juice to sink.

b)

It moves the cold water towards the juice.

c)

It allows the solid particles to float in water.

d)

It causes the juice to spread fast and get in contact with water.

10.

In the solution below, what is the solvent?

a)

glass

b)

salt

c)

spoon

d)

water

11.

Uniform mixture means that every part of the material is ____________________

a)

different

b)

the same

c)

translucent

d)

transparent

12.

Which of the statement is true about mixtures? Mixtures _____________________.

a)

change in state

b)

can be separated easily

c)

formed new substances when separated

d)

behave differently when separated from other substances

13.

Which of the following substances are insoluble in water?

a)

salt

b)

stone

c)

sugar

d)

vinegar

14.

What are immiscible liquids? Immiscible liquids are liquids that _______________.

a)

mix to form a mixture

b)

do not mix to form a mixture

c)

have more solvent and less solute

d)

have less solvent and more solute

15.

When can we say that liquids are miscible? Liquids are miscible when they _____.

a)

form layers

b)

settle to the bottom

c)

dissolve each other and form a homogeneous mixture

d)

dissolve each other and form a heterogeneous mixture

16.

Which statement describes the process of sifting? It is a way of separating _____.

a)

rice straw from grains

b)

husk from wheat grains

c)

lumps from flour and cornstarch

d)

smaller particles of sand and gravel

17.

Sodium chloride can be separated from rock salt by first adding water to the mixture to dissolve the sodium chloride. Then separation takes place in two stages. Which stage is correctly followed?

a)

filtration followed by evaporation

b)

evaporation followed by filtration

c)

Filtration followed by decanting

d)

Distillation followed by decanting

18.

Which of the following techniques would best be used to separate soil from water?

a)

decantation

b)

filtration

c)

sieving

d)

Using magnet

19.

What separation technique is shown in the diagram?

a)

decanting

b)

distillation

c)

evaporation

d)

winnowing

20.

In diagram A and B, which shows sieving?

a)

Diagram A

b)

Diagram B

c)

Diagram C

d)

Both diagrams A and B