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Understand the Concept:
Mixtures
1. Identify each image as either a solution or a suspension.
2. What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?
3. Circle the solute and underline the solvent:
a. salt water
b. sugar water
c. chocolate milk
4. What are two properties of mixtures?
5. Underline the correct word from the choices given in each sentence below:
a. A solute is dissolved in a solvent / solution.
b. A mixture in which some or all of the particles settle out is called a solution / suspension.
c. A mixture in which the particles can be filtered out is called a solution / suspension.
d. A mixture that has a uniform appearance and composition is called a solution / suspension.
6. Given an unknown mixture consisting of two substances, explain how you could determine
whether the mixture is a true solution or a suspension.
7. Classify each of the materials in the left column:
 In the center column, classify each material as either a pure substance or a mixture
 In the right column, if the material is a mixture, further classify it as either a homogeneous
mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.
Material
Pure Substance or Mixture
Homogeneous or
Heterogeneous
laundry detergent
Pacific Ocean
baking soda (NaHCO3)
muddy water
pulpy orange juice
magnesium (Mg)
tap water
carbonated water
soda
pizza
cereal
soil
nail polish remover (C3H6O)
wall paint
salad dressing
Oreo milkshake
bag of Skittles
rain water
cologne/perfume
8. Complete the Venn diagram below comparing homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
Homogeneous
Heterogeneous