Mixtures and Solutions
Concept: Science Worksheet
Grade: Six
Mixtures and Solutions
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances, such that these substances can be separated from each other.
Types of Mixtures
Mixtures
Homogeneous mixture (Solution)
Heterogeneous mixture
Made up of one part only
Made up of two or more parts
Ex: Salty water
Ex: Sand + water
Solutions
A solution is a homogenous mixture in which two substances or more dissolve in each other. There are two main parts in a solution:
Solute
? is the substance that is dissolved
Solvent
? is the substance that dissolves the other substance; usually water
In salty water: salt is the solute and water is the solvent.
1) Fill in the following table by writing the solute and the solvent for each solution:
Solution 1. Salt + water
Solute
Solvent
2. acetone + nail polish 3. vinegar + salt 4. Pepsi
2) Fill in the following table by writing the type of each indicated mixture (Homogeneous or Heterogeneous)
Mixture Cup of tea Sand and Water Cup of tea with mint leaves
Its type
Lemonade juice
Answer Key
1) Fill in the following table by writing the solute and the solvent for each solution:
Solution 1. Salt + water
2. Acetone + Nail polish 3. Vinegar + Salt 4. Milk
Solute
Salt
Nail polish Salt
Powdered milk + Sugar
Solvent Water Acetone Vinegar Water
2) Fill in the following table by writing the type of each indicated mixture (Homogeneous or Heterogeneous):
Mixture Cup of tea Sand and Water Cup of tea with mint leaves Lemonade juice
Its type
Homogeneous Heterogeneous Heterogeneous Homogeneous
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