Quiz - Mixtures And Solutions

20 Questions | By Kaulow | Last updated: Apr 10, 2014 | Total Attempts: 30

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This is a quiz on lessons 16 and 17. For the most part, the questions are in the same order as the text. There are 20 questions in the quiz. Good luck.

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1.

Elements are made of only one type of_________________.
- A.
  
  Atom
- B.
  
  Proton
- C.
  
  Neutron
- D.
  
  Electron
2.

Compounds form when atoms ________ together to form a substance with properties different than the individual atoms.
- A.
  
  Bond
- B.
  
  Glue
- C.
  
  Peanut butter
- D.
  
  Jelly
3.

Compounds form when atoms bond together CHEMICALLY. Mixtures form when two or more substances are _________________ mixed together.
- A.
  
  Physically
- B.
  
  Chemically
- C.
  
  Electrically
- D.
  
  Silly puddy
4.

This is a free point for you. Select ALL of the checkboxes to receive your free point.
- A.
  
  Red
- B.
  
  Blue
- C.
  
  Yellow
- D.
  
  Panterrrrra!
5.

Once created, mixtures generally can NOT be separated.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

When you separate a mixture, the individual pieces are different than they were originally.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A _______________________ is a homogeneous mixture that is mixed so well that it seems to be a pure substance.
- A.
  
  Solution
- B.
  
  Suspension
- C.
  
  Compound
- D.
  
  Colloid
8.

If you look closely at a heterogeneous _____________________ you can clearly see the different substances that make it up.
- A.
  
  Mixture
- B.
  
  Solution
- C.
  
  Compound
- D.
  
  Atom
9.

A colloid is mixture that can look like a solution or a suspension. Actually, they SEEM homogeneous, but are actually heterogeneous. Which of the following is a colloid?
- A.
  
  Cream
- B.
  
  Saltwater
- C.
  
  Sugar water
- D.
  
  Pepsi cola
10.

Which of the following could be a method for separating a mixture?
- A.
  
  Flotation
- B.
  
  Evaporation
- C.
  
  Sifting
- D.
  
  Filtration
- E.
  
  Using a magnet
- F.
  
  Evaporation
- G.
  
  Peanut butter
11.

Solutions can be solids, liquids, or gasses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves most (but not all) substances. A solvent is a substance into which another substance __________________.
- A.
  
  Dissolves
- B.
  
  Evaporates
- C.
  
  Boils
- D.
  
  Disappears
13.

A ____________________ is a substance that dissolves into another substance to form a solution.
- A.
  
  Solute
- B.
  
  Solvent
- C.
  
  Pig
- D.
  
  Saline
14.

Which of the following can INCREASE the rate of solubility. Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Heating
- B.
  
  Stirring
- C.
  
  Changing the size of the particles
15.

Why does crushing the solute increase the rate of solubility?
- A.
  
  It increases the surface area so that there is more surface to dissolve
- B.
  
  It increases the temperature of the solution
- C.
  
  Actually, crushing the solute doesn't increase the surface area
- D.
  
  Coconut
16.

Which of the following dissolve in water?
- A.
  
  Salt
- B.
  
  Sugar
- C.
  
  Baking powder
- D.
  
  Gold
- E.
  
  Copper
- F.
  
  Food dye
17.

Sugar dissolves more easily in warm tea than in iced tea.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  I don't know
- D.
  
  Nelisa likes Mr. Aulow more than she lets on.
18.

If Vanessa added a spoonful of sand to a gallon of water and stirred it for 3 hours, the sand would eventually dissolve.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
- C.
  
  Someone should apologize to CJ for stepping on his sand castle and hurting his hand
- D.
  
  Blue-green algae
19.

If you left a Starburst in a bowl of water for 3 months and then stirred it for 5 minutes, it would probably dissolve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False