Describe the difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture.

A homogeneous mixture has substances evenly distributed throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture does not.

Mixtures versus Solutions

5th Grade•50 minutes

I can differentiate between mixtures and solutions.

Matter can exist in three phases: solid, liquid, and gas.

A physical change does not change the chemical composition of a substance, while a chemical change does.

A mixture is made of two or more pure substances that can be separated by physical processes, and can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the main difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

2. Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

3. Explain how you could separate salt water into its individual components.

...and 9 more questions

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