Mixtures and Solutions Quiz

What is the definition of a mixture?

• A mixture is two or more substances mixed together and can easily be separated.

• A mixture is when two substances can never be mixed together.

• A mixture is when two substances are not mixed together.

• A mixture is when two substances dissolve and cannot be separated.

What is the definition of a solution?

• A solution is two or more substances mixed together and can easily be separated.

• A solution is two or more substances mixed together that cannot be easily separated.

• A solution is when only two substances are mixed together.

• A solution is when you add two substances in a bowl like cereal.

What is the process of material becoming incorporated into another or mixing together evenly?

• Dissolving

• Solution

• Evaporation

• Mixture

True or False: Read the following statement and decide whether it is true or false. Type your answer in the boxes.

In a mixture, one substance dissolves into another.

(a)  

True or False: Read the following statement and decide whether it is true or false. Type your answer in the boxes.

In a mixture, you can separate the substances based on their original physical properties.

(a)  

Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

• trail mix

• water

• a sheet of paper

• tea

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

• dry cereal

• lemonade

• trail mix

• oil and water

Which of the following is an example of a solution?

• dry cereal

• Kool-aid

• potato chips

• sand and water

In a solution, the substances _______ be easily separated.

• can

• cannot

In a mixture, the substances _______ be easily separated.

• can

• cannot