All Mixed Up (20 pts)
Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Mixtures
Problem: (1 pt) How can you tell a homogeneous mixture (aka solution) from a
heterogeneous mixture?
Review Questions: (2 pts – answer in complete sentences)
1. What is a heterogeneous mixture?
2. What is a homogeneous mixture?
Materials: (2 pts) Copy from the lab station
Procedure:
Carefully look at each test tube one by one and record your observations. You may smell
each, but do not taste.
Data: (12 pts)
Test Tube
Substance
Well mixed or
Separated?
Heterogeneous or
Homogeneous?
(Solution)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Conclusion: (2 pts)
Answer the key question, how can you tell a homogeneous (solution) mixture from a
heterogeneous mixture?
Start of your conclusion: “I conclude that _____________”