Heinemann eScience 1: Worksheet 1

Identifying different mixtures

Name:

1 Use words from the following box to label the diagrams below.

solute solution solvent sediment suspension

2 In the following sentences, insert the appropriate word into the sentence to make it correct.

crystals dilute dissolve dissolved evaporates heated mixed 
saturated small amount soluble solute solution solvent 
suspension undissolved

a A substance that will _________ in a liquid is said to be ________ in the liquid.

b When a ________ dissolves in a _________, a _________ is formed.

c A solution that contains a lot of _________ solid is said to be _________.

d When a solution is _________ and the solvent _________, _________ of the __________

substance will form in the container.

e When an insoluble substance is _________ with water, a __________ is formed.

f A __________ solution only contains a ___________ of dissolved substance.

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3 Look at the following diagrams and the key provided with them.

Select the letter that represents:

a the most concentrated solution _____

b the most dilute solution _____

c a saturated solution _____

d pure water _____

e a solution of one liquid in another _____

f a tube containing a suspension _____

g a tube containing an insoluble solid _____

h a mixture that could be separated by filtration _____

i a tube containing an insoluble solid that is less dense than water_____

j a mixture that could be separated by decanting _____

k a tube containing an insoluble liquid that is denser than water _____

l a mixture best separated by evaporation of water _____

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