What makes something a mixture?

In this lesson, we will learn what makes a substance a mixture. We will also learn how to identify mixtures and the benefits of using an alloy over a pure metal.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.How are particles arranged in a solid?

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Q2.How do particles behave in gasses?

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Q3.How do particles behave in liquids?

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Q4.Pure substances contain only one type of particle.

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Q5.Is tap water pure or impure?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How are particles arranged in a solid?

1/5

Q2.How do particles behave in gasses?

2/5

Q3.How do particles behave in liquids?

3/5

Q4.Pure substances contain only one type of particle.

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Q5.Is tap water pure or impure?

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What makes something a mixture?

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Q1.Why is steel a mixture?

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Q2.Which metals make the alloy bronze?

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Q3.Why is bronze more useful than pure metals?

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Q4.What is it called when two liquids cannot mix?

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Q5.What happens when oil and water are mixed?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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What makes something a mixture?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Why is steel a mixture?

1/5

Q2.Which metals make the alloy bronze?

2/5

Q3.Why is bronze more useful than pure metals?

3/5

Q4.What is it called when two liquids cannot mix?

4/5

Q5.What happens when oil and water are mixed?

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