Mixtures, Solutions and Suspensions

Which of the following are mixtures?

• Alloy

• Glucose

  (C₆H₁₂O₆)

• Air

• Coffee

Which statement is TRUE for mixtures?

• Mixtures have a fixed ratio in terms of composition.

• Mixtures have a single/fixed boiling point.

• Mixtures can be separated by physical methods.

• Properties of mixtures are different as those of its components.

Read the statement and determine if it is true/false.

" Mixtures must only contain two components - like sugar and water."

• true

• false

Name the substance that dissolves to form a solution.

Name the substance which allows another substance to dissolve into to form a solution.

A mixture that is homogeneous is known as a .................

• solution

• suspension

A mixture that has residue present after filtration is known as .................

• solution

• suspension

Which of the following are examples of suspensions?

• Muddy water

• Milo drink

• sea water

• pollen grains in air

Which methods can help us differentiate (tell apart) a solution from a suspension?

• Filtering

• Drinking

• Shining light through

Which factors affect solubility?

• type of solvent

• type of solute

• temperature

• material of container