Compounds and Mixtures
Explore the fundamental differences between compounds and mixtures with this engaging worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
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Compounds and Mixtures
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which of the following is a pure substance made of two or more elements chemically combined?
Mixture
Element
Compound
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2. Which of the following is a combination of substances where each substance retains its individual properties?
Compound
Element
Mixture
Molecule
3. Water (H2O) is an example of a .
4. A salad is an example of a mixture.
5. In a compound, elements are chemically together.
6. Air is a compound.
True
False
7. You can easily separate the components of a mixture by physical means.
True
False
8. Explain the main difference between a compound and a mixture.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. A mixture that is uniform throughout, like salt water, is called a mixture.
10. A mixture that is not uniform throughout, like sand and water, is called a mixture.
11. Compounds are formed when two or more different combine.