Mixtures
and Solutions
Introduction
Welcome to a mixture and
solutions adventure! In this webquest you will become
familiar and gain additional experience with the concepts of mixtures and
solutions You will also learn about other
important terms. If you have any questions just raise your hand and ask your
teacher. We are here to help you be
successful. Hope you are ready Then, let’s get
started.
Expectations
Before we begin, you should
know my expectations. First, become familiar with the terms. Go to all the
links in the order that they appear.
Afterwards, you will answer some very simple questions. Good luck and enjoy your quest.
The Process
Please visit each of the
following links. Here you will find
answers to the questions that you will be asked to answer after going through
the links. Become very familiar with all
the information.
Questions
Use the above links or other printed
resources to complete the following questions. Write your answers on your
notebook.
Questions
Part I. Core Concepts
Go to the following link to answer the questions that
follow:
http://www.lucinda.net/k6science/mixtures/mixtures.html
What is a mixture?
What is solubility?
What is a solution?
What is a saturated
solution?
When a change occurs as a
result of mixing two or more materials, that change is a______________________.
_______________
occupies space and has substance with observable properties.
Questions Part II. Mixture Basics
Go to the following link to answer the questions that follow:
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html
Mixtures
are substances held together by _____________.
What
are three examples of mixtures?
Explain
why each one of your examples is a mixture and not a solution.
You can always
tell a _____________ because each of the substances can be separated from the
group in different physical ways.
If you put sand
into a glass of water and stir it, it is considered to be a ________________.
Explain why
bits of iron fillings mixed with powdered milk would be considered a mixture.
Explain why a
salad would be considered a mixture.
Is bleach and
water a solution or a mixture? Explain your answer.
Questions Part III.
Solutions and Mixtures
Go to the following link to answer the questions that follow:
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solution.html
Sugar mixed in
water is an example of a __________________________.
Salt dissolved
in water is an example of a _________________________.
Sand placed in
a glass of water and stirred is an example of a _____________________.
Bits of iron fillings mixed with powdered milk is an example of a
__________________.
What is a
solute?
Provide an
example of a solute and explain why it is a solute.
What is a
solvent?
Provide an
example of a solvent and explain why it is a solvent.
Solubility is
the ability of the solvent to dissolve the _____________________
Sugar dissolves
easily in _________________.
How would you
separate the salt from a glass full of saltwater?
A glass full of
sugar water is heated in a pan until all the water is allowed to evaporate. In the bottom of the pan remains what looks
like some crystals. What are these
crystals made of? How do you know?
Questions Part III.
Examples of Mixtures
Go to the following link to answer the questions that follow:
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixtureex.html
Two classic
examples of mixtures are _______________ and _____________________.
The thing to
remember about ______________ is that you start with some pieces, combine them,
and then you can do something to pull those pieces apart again.
If you have a
mixture of salt and tiny pieces of iron, you could use a __________________ to separate the
iron from the mixture.
Conclusion
I hope that by
participating in this webquest you have a better
understanding of mixtures and solutions.
Remember to ask your teacher if you have any questions.
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