8th grade Science
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Compounds & Mixtures Activity
Directions:
 On your desk, place the “Compound” card to your left and the “Mixture” card to your right.
 Using what you know about compounds & mixtures, place each card into the correct category.
 Record your data in the chart below.
 Once you have determined it is a mixture, label it heterogeneous or homogenous & provide evidence.
 If it is a compound, how many of each element are in it?
Compound
Formula Breakdown
Mixture
Type
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Evidence
8th grade Science
Compound
Formula Breakdown
Mixture
Type
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Evidence
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Conclusions:
1. Were there any cards you had trouble classifying? Why/Why not?
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2. Give an example of a compound that was not listed above. ______________________________________________________
3. Give an example of a mixture that was not listed above. _______________________________________________________
4. How does a heterogeneous mixture differ from a homogeneous mixture?
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5. Suppose you stir a little baking soda into water until the water looks clear again. How could you prove to someone that the
clear material is a mixture & not a compound?
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Conclusion: 2-3 complete sentences on what you learned.
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