Understanding Dissolving
A Grade 4 science worksheet exploring the concept of dissolving, solutes, solvents, and solutions.
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Understanding Dissolving
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
1. When a substance seems to disappear into a liquid, we say it .
2. The substance that dissolves is called the .
3. The liquid that does the dissolving is called the .
4. When a solute dissolves in a solvent, the mixture formed is called a .
1. Which of the following is an example of dissolving?
Mixing sand and water
Sugar disappearing in hot tea
Oil floating on water
Shredding paper
2. What is the solvent in a saltwater solution?
Salt
Water
Both salt and water
Neither salt nor water
Decide if each statement is True or False.
1. All solids will dissolve in water.
True
False
2. Stirring a mixture can help a solute dissolve faster.
True
False
1. Describe what happens when sugar dissolves in water. Where does the sugar go?
2. Name two things that can make a substance dissolve faster.
Look at the image below. What do you observe happening?
