Mixtures comprise the other division of matter. A mixture is a combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains its individual chemical properties. There are an infinite number of mixtures and they comprise all three states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. This quiz is over mixtures. Using what you have learned, select the best answer from the choices.
True or False, Another name for a homogenous mixture is a solution.
True
False
Metal solutions are commonly called ___________.
Alloys
Mixture
Elements
Compounds
A solution has two parts. One is the dissolving medium, commonly known as the solvent. What is the name of the medium that actually dissolves?
Element
Solute
Solution
Particle
There are two types of heterogeneous mixtures that contain substances that exist in distinct phases. They are called colloids and suspensions. What is a distinguishing factor between colloids and suspension?
Type of solvent
Solute particle size
Type of solution
Type of solute
Suspensions have large particles, which causes them to _________ out over time.
Melt
Blend
Settle
Mix
True or False, Colloidal particles have a varied size range, so they sometimes behave as suspensions and as solutions.
False
True
Compounds are made from the atoms of two or more _______.
Elements
Solutions
Mixtures
Carbs
A room full of smoke is an example of what kind of substance?
Solution
Carbs
Colloid
Suspension