What is a mixture? Give one example.
A mix of two or more kinds of matter.
What is a solution? Give one example.
A mixture in which two or more substances are blended completely.
What is an alloy? Give one example.
A mixture of a metal and another element.
A cook combines peas and carrots in a bowl. Is this a mixture or a solution? Explain.
A mixture because they don't blend together completely.
What is settling? What causes it?
Differences in densities causes parts of a mixture to separate.
What is filtration and how does it work?
Separating things by size by passing them through holes.
What force is this? How could it be used to separate mixtures?
Magnetism; a junkyard magnet separating scrap metal.
Describe distillation.
Boiling, evaporation, condensation, funneling + depositing.
Name two uses for distillation.
Cleaning water, converting it from saltwater to potable drinking water, separating oil from crude, making spirits/alcohol, etc.
