Mixtures and its Classification

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.

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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

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Mixtures and its Classification
Questions: 8
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Steve