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Two-Column Notes on Mixtures Basics and Separating Mixtures articles
from “Mixtures Basics” article on Chem4Kids.com http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html
What are the
physical
properties of
mixtures?
● Molecules are ________________ ________________
_______________
● __________________ _________________ does not
change--__________________ still arranged in same
way
What is an
example of a
mixture?
● Water with _____________ _____________
__________________________ in it
● Each substance keeps own ___________________
________________________
● Can boil off ________________ and other substances
remain
What is a
solution?
● Mixture with substances __________________
spread throughout
● Also known as ___________________________
mixtures
(from Greek, homos = same; genos = kind)
How can you tell
something is a
mixture?
● Substances can be ______________________ in
different _______________________ ways
What are 2 ways
mixtures can be
physically
separated?
● __________________--solids remain, liquids
separated
● _________________--heavier substance sinks
Article adapted from Ducksters Education Site Chemistry for Kids https://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/separating_mixtures.php
How does
filtration
separate
mixtures?
● Mixture is forced through _______________ with tiny
___________________
● Filtrate--substance forced through _____________
● _________________--particles removed by filter
How does
distillation
separate
mixtures?
● Uses _____________ to separate mixtures of
__________________
__________________________
● Different substances have different
________________ ______________________
● Ex. water ___________________ leaving salt behind
○ Steam from water cools
○ Condenses back to pure water
How does a
centrifuge
separate
mixtures?
● Device that _____________ at very high
____________
● Allows ____________ particles to settle __________
____________
● ______________ particles move to ______________ of
cylinder
How does
evaporation
separate
mixtures?
● Liquid turns to _________
● Sometimes ___________ is used