Separating Mixtures

What You'll Learn

Mixtures can be homogeneous (uniform, like salt water) or heterogeneous (non-uniform, like trail mix). Colloids like milk appear uniform but contain tiny suspended particles.

Key Words

endothermic
exothermic
reactant

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Chemical Reactions and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Test 5 household liquids (vinegar, milk, lemon juice, baking soda water, soap) with pH paper. Classify each as acid, base, or neutral.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results and think about why they happened.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner and discuss what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which method separates mixtures based on boiling points?