Mixtures and Pure Substances
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What is a mixture?

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. They can be separated by physical means.

What is a pure substance?

A pure substance is made up of only one type of atom or molecule. It cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.

A mixture of two substances can be separated by physical means.

True (A)

A pure substance can be separated by physical means.

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What are the components of a mixture called?

<p>The components of a mixture are called constituents. They are present in different proportions and maintain their individual properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a mixture?

<p>Examples of mixtures include seawater, air, lemonade, milk, and sand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a pure substance?

<p>Examples of pure substances include water, sugar, iron, and oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

<p>Sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a physical method of separating a mixture?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

<p>A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means. A pure substance is made up of only one type of atom or molecule and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mixture

A combination of two or more different substances. Each substance keeps its own properties.

Pure Substance

A substance made up of only one type of atom or molecule.

Homogeneous Mixture

A mixture where the components are evenly distributed and you can't see the individual parts.

Heterogeneous Mixture

A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed and you can see the individual parts.

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Distillation

The process of separating the components of a mixture using their different boiling points.

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Filtration

The process of separating solid particles from a liquid using a filter.

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Decantation

The process of separating components of a mixture based on their different densities.

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Evaporation

The process of separating solid particles from a liquid by slowly pouring the liquid off.

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Evaporation

The process of separating a solid from a liquid by passing the liquid through a porous material.

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Solution

A type of mixture where one substance is evenly spread throughout another.

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Solute

The substance that gets dissolved in a solution.

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Solvent

The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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Element

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.

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Compound

A substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio.

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Atom

The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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Compound

A pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Mixture

A substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.

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Element

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.

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Alloy

A pure metal mixed with other metals to improve its properties.

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Molecule

The smallest unit of a compound that retains the properties of that compound.

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Study Notes

Mixtures and Pure Substances

  • Mixtures contain two or more substances
  • Examples of mixtures include: lemonade (lemon juice, sugar, water), tap water (water and dissolved salts), sea water (water and dissolved salts), milk (water, cream, etc.), wood (cellulose and water), and air (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapor, etc.)
  • Pure substances contain only one type of atom or molecule
  • Examples of pure substances include: sugar, salt, and laboratory chemicals
  • Elements and compounds are pure substances

Types of Mixtures

  • The components of a mixture are called constituents or components
  • Components in a mixture can be spread evenly, or unevenly throughout

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Test your knowledge on mixtures and pure substances with this quiz! Learn the differences between these two categories and explore examples of each. Furthermore, understand the types of mixtures and their components.

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