What Are Mixtures and Solutions? A Refresher

In case it has been a while, here’s a quick refresher on what mixtures and solutions are.

A mixture occurs when you combine two or more substances without creating something new. The substances retain their original properties and can typically be separated. For instance, if you mix sand and salt, you still have both sand and salt, and you can employ techniques like filtering to separate them once more.

A solution is a type of homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves in another substance (the solvent). The particles are mixed so well that you can’t see or separate them easily. For instance, if you mix salt and water, you have a new substance (salt water) and it is very difficult to separate the two substances once mixed.

Dive into the Difference Between Mixtures and Solutions 

Using this lesson review worksheet, students will consider examples of combined materials and decide which is a mixture or a solution and why.  

This worksheet is best used as independent practice as part of your mixtures and solutions science lesson. It can also be completed with a guided small group or as a whole-class activity by projecting the worksheet via Smartboard. 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Because this download includes the answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheets for students to fill out on their own. 

To download your copy, click the drop-down icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. An answer key is also included with this download.

Even More Printable Solutions and Mixtures Activities

Don’t stop there! Make sure you grab these printable resources before you go!

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Mixture and Solution Anchor Chart Pack

Display information about mixtures and solutions with this set of science posters.