Distinguish Between Mixtures

Is a mixture that has uniform composition throughout.

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

• Solution

• Colloid

Pizza

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

Fruit salad

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

Mixed nuts

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

Sugar Solution

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

Milk

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

Water and Oil

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student made trail mix to take on a hiking trip. They decided to add peanuts, chocolate pieces, cereal, and popcorn to it. Which of the following is true about the trail mix?

• The trail mix is an example of a pure substance.

• The trail mix is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

• The trail mix is an example of a homogeneous mixture.

• The trail mix is an example of a solution.

Students made two mixtures. Mixture 1 was made by mixing salt into water. Mixture 2 was made by mixing iron filings into sand. Which of the following statements is true for both mixtures?

• Both mixtures can be separated by pouring them through a filter.

• Both mixtures can be separated into their original ingredients.

• Both mixtures can be separated using the property of magnetism.

• Both mixtures can be separated into a liquid and a solid.

How can you distinguish between pure substances and mixtures?

• Pure substances can be separated into their parts while mixtures cannot be separated.

• Pure substances are categorized as homogeneous or heterogeneous substances while mixtures are categorized as compounds or elements.

• Pure substances cannot be separated into their parts while mixtures can be separated.

• Pure substances are categorized as homogeneous or element substances while mixtures are categorized as compounds or heterogeneous.