What are mixtures?

• I can explain the difference between a mixture and a pure substance.

• I can list and describe common mixtures I encounter daily.

Success Criteria:

• Understand what mixtures are and how they differ from pure substances.

• Use the particle model to compare mixtures and substances.

Learning Intentions:

Making a Glossary

Turn to a new page in your books. We are going to make our own dictionary of all the important words we are going to learn.

Every time you learn a new word add it to your glossary!

Pick the correct definition:

Mixture:

1. A combination of two or more substances where they join together to form a new substance with different properties.

2. A combination of two or more substances where each substance keeps its original properties, and they can be separated.

3. A single substance made up of one type of particle that cannot be separated into simpler components.

Don't write it in your books just yet - check you got it right on the next slide!

Pick the correct definition:

Mixture:

1. A combination of two or more substances where they join together to form a new substance with different properties.

2. A combination of two or more substances where each substance keeps its original properties, and they can be separated.

3. A single substance made up of one type of particle that cannot be separated into simpler components.

But if you separate vinegar into its components you'll get two substances that are not mixtures: water and acetic acid. We call unmixed substances like this pure.

Pick the correct definition:

Pure Substance:

1. Made of only one type of particle and cannot be separated into different substances.

2. A combination of different materials that can be separated by physical methods.

3. A mixture of various particles that work together to create something new.

Don't write it in your books just yet - check you got it right on the next slide!

Pick the correct definition:

Pure Substance:

1. Made of only one type of particle and cannot be separated into different substances.

2. A combination of different materials that can be separated by physical methods.

3. A mixture of various particles that work together to create something new.

You will need scissors and glue

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Classifying Activity

Instructions:

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1. Cut out the images

2. Glue BOX A onto a new page in your books

3. Organise the images into their correct headings

4. Wait for the correct answers before gluing them in