Mixtures and Solutions
Grade 5 · Science · Properties of Matter · Nova Scotia, Canada
Lesson Summary
Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions and how to separate them.
Explanation
A mixture is two or more substances combined together that can be separated. In a mixture like trail mix, you can still see and pick out each ingredient. A solution is a special type of mixture where one substance dissolves completely in another, like sugar in water. You can separate mixtures by filtering, sorting, or using a magnet, and you can get a dissolved substance back by evaporating the liquid.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?
Answer: In a mixture you can still see the different parts, while in a solution one substance dissolves completely into another and you cannot see it anymore.
Q2: Give an example of a solution.
Answer: Salt water. The salt dissolves into the water so you can no longer see it.
Q3: How can you separate sand and water?
Answer: Use a filter. The water passes through, but the sand gets caught because its particles are too large.
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Mixtures and Solutions is a lesson in the Properties of Matter chapter of Grade 5 Science. It is part of the Nova Scotia, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Mixtures and Solutions is taught in Grade 5 as part of the Science curriculum in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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