Mixtures — Quiz Answers

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Which would most likely form a homogenous mixture?

A
a pile of big rocks mixed with a bag of sand
B
a pinch of sugar mixed with a cup of water
C
1 cup of peas mixed with 1 cup of carrots
D
10 marbles mixed with 10 small balls
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Julie takes a cold glass of clear, colorless liquid out of the refrigerator and puts it on the table. As the liquid warms up to room temperature, Julie sees bubbles of gas form in the liquid and rise to the surface. Which conclusion is best supported by Julie’s observations?

A
The liquid is a mixture because its temperature rises.
B
The liquid is a pure substance because it is colorless.
C
The liquid is a mixture because it has a gas dissolved in a liquid.
D
The liquid is a pure substance because it remains liquid when cold.
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Which is a characteristic of colloids?

A
will settle out over time
B
are homogeneous mixtures
C
are made up of at least two substances
D
have large dispersed particles
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Which is a property of every heterogeneous mixture?

A
The mixture is made up of at least two different states.
B
The mixture is made up of something dissolved in a liquid.
C
The composition of the mixture is the same throughout.
D
The characteristics of the mixture change within a sample.
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Which material is the least likely to be recognized as a mixture by looking at it under a microscope?

A
a homogeneous mixture
B
a suspension
C
a colloid
D
a heterogeneous mixture
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Which is a property of every homogeneous mixture?

A
Each part of the mixture has the same appearance.
B
The mixture is made up of a solid dissolved in a liquid.
C
The characteristics of the mixture change within a single sample.
D
The components of the mixture change within a single sample.
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Hana fills a cup with sandy ocean water. She pours the mixture through a filter. What does she collect that passes through the filter?

A
a suspension of sand in water
B
a colloid of salt in water
C
a solution of salt in water
D
a sample of pure water
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Which is a property of every mixture?

A
One substance can be separated from another through physical means.
B
Different samples of a single mixture have different characteristics.
C
The molecules of one substance break down in the other.
D
One substance dissolves in another substance.

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