Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 3: Mixtures of Matter

Self Check Quizzes

1
A heterogeneous mixture is poured through a piece of filter paper that is positioned over a beaker. What is the substance that is collected in the beaker?

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A)heterogeneous mixture
B)solid
C)solution
D)Not enough information is given.
2
A solution of solids is a(n)___________.
A)filtration
B)alloy
C)pure metal
D)heterogeneous mixture
3
A technique that uses the differences in boiling point to separate homogeneous mixtures is _________.
A)distillation
B)chromatography
C)filtration
D)crystallization
4
________ is a separation technique that produces highly pure solids.
A)crystallization
B)sublimation
C)chromatography
D)filtration
5
Which of these is not a homogeneous mixture?
A)sugar dissolved in water
B)oxygen and nitrogen gases in the air
C)oil and vinegar salad dressing
D)a silver mercury amalgam used to fill a tooth cavity
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