Properties of Mixtures Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a mixture?
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.
True or False: Mixtures can be separated by physical means.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ mixture has a uniform composition throughout.
homogeneous
What type of mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases?
Heterogeneous mixture
Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture? A) Salad B) Air C) Soil
B) Air
What property of mixtures allows components to retain their individual properties?
Physical properties
True or False: The components of a mixture are chemically bonded.
False
In a heterogeneous mixture, can the different components be easily distinguished?
Yes
Fill in the blank: The process of separating a mixture by exploiting differences in boiling points is called __________.
distillation
What is the primary method of separating solid mixtures?
Filtration
Which component of a mixture is usually present in the largest amount?
Solvent
True or False: All mixtures are solutions.
False
What term describes a mixture where one substance is dissolved in another?
Solution
What is an example of a colloid?
Milk
In a suspension, how are the particles distributed?
The particles are dispersed throughout the liquid but can settle over time.
