Mixtures And Solutions Flashcards
Why do we combine substances to make mixtures?
To make our lives better.
What makes the writing part of a pencil?
Clay and graphite.
What must the mixture consist of I order for the solid to still be seen?
If the mixture consists of a solid mixed into a liquid.
When a solid is mixed into a liquid and the solid can still be seen , what is the solid?
The solid is then insoluble.
What happens when water and sand are mixed?
The water is cloudy at first, then after about 10 minutes the sand starts to settle at the bottom of the container.
What happens when oil and water is mixed?
The water goes cloudy and if you leave the mixture to stand, the oil separates from the water. The oil is lighter than the water, so the oil floats on top of the water.
What happens when oil paint is added to water?
The paint will float on the water. But If oil paint is mixed with turpentine, it dissolves and forms a solution.
What do we use turpentine for?
To clean oil based paint off paintbrushes.
What are solutions?
Combinations of substances.
What are solutions a combination of?
Liquid/Water and gas
True or False
A mixture of soap and water is also a solution.
True
What does soapy water kill?
Germs
Why is killing germs so important?
Germs give us illness so when killing germs you are preventing disease.
What makes a soft drink tasty?
Carbon dioxide
What can make your teeth rot?
Sugar
