Read each question carefully. Then write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Mixtures are always combinations of compounds that are in different

states of matter.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: B
2. You can separate all mixtures by filtration.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: B
3. Would it be possible to have a mixture made of all carbon atoms and
compounds with only carbon atoms?
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: A
4. All mixtures are defined as "heterogeneous."
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: B
5. Only specific compounds can be combined to form mixtures.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: B

6. All solutions are mixtures, but not all mixtures are solutions.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: A
7. As the temperature of a mixture increases, one part of the mixture may
melt while the other parts remain solid.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: A
8. Which of these is not a mixture?
A. Solution
B. Alloy
C. Amalgam
D. They are all mixtures.
ANSWER: D
9. Which of these is not a mixture?
A. Oil and Water
B. Sand and Soda
C. Diet Soda
D. All are mixtures.
ANSWER: D
10. There are many potholes on the street. When it rains, these potholes are
filled with muddy water. What makes the water muddy?
A. Rain Water is muddy
B. The potholes are full of mud
C. Soil is suspended in the water
D. Mud settles at the bottom

ANSWER: D

11. What are the two types of Mixtures?

A. Elements and Subatomic Particles
B. Protons and Electrons
C. Atoms and Compounds
D. Homogenous and Heterogeneous
Answer: D
12. One specific type of homogeneous mixture is
A. An atom
B. An element
C.A solution
D.A compound
Answer: C
13. Cookies and cream ice cream would be classified as
A.A homogenous mixture
B.A heterogeneous mixture
C. An element
D.A compound
Answer: B
14. A glass of Tang Orange Juice would be classified as
A.A homogeneous mixture
B.A heterogeneous mixture
C. An element
D.A compound
Answer: A
15. The prefix homo- means
A. Same
B. Different
C. Whole
D. Bonded

Answer: A
16. Two substances physically combined and that appears the same
throughout is classified as
A. A homogeneous mixture
B. A heterogeneous mixture
C. An element
D. A compound
Answer: A
17. This is a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more of
these substances (solutes) is dissolved in another substance.
A. compound
B. molecule
C. solution
D. element
Answer: C
18. A combination of pure substances, not in fixed amounts, that can be
easily separated.is a
A. mixture
B. compound
C. atom
D. element
Answer: A
19. Which of the following will spread evenly when mixed with water?
A. rice
B. sugar
C. mongo
D. pepper
Answer: B
20. Why is the water called as a universal solvent?
A. It is colorless
B. It is odorless
C. It can dissolved many substances
D. It is cheap

Answer: C
21. If you form a mixture of iron filings and sawdust how can you separate
them?
A. By sifting
B. By dissolving
C. By picking
D. By magnetizing
Answer: D
22. Why does the salt disappear when mixed with water?
A. The grains of salt are absorbed by the water
B. The salt settles at the bottom
C. The salt particles spread evenly in the water
D. The grains of salt become very tiny
Answer: C
23. Pedro added some sand to his aquarium. At first the water looked cloudy.
Later on the water looked clear. Why?
A. Sand is white and clear
B. Sand dissolved in the water
C. Sand spread evenly throughout the water
D. Sand settled at the bottom
Answer: D
24. To prepare papaya shake, your mother uses a blender. What does the
blender do?
A. It makes the milk hot
B. It makes the papaya sweet
C. It makes the milk cool
D. It crushes the papaya
Answer: D
25. An unknown substance has a homogenous appearance. Which of the
following is TRUE?
A. It must be a pure substance since it is a homogenous
B. It can no longer be broken down into a simpler substance
C. All parts of this substance have uniform properties
D. It is either an element or a compound
Answer: A