Homework

How does a simple substance differ from a compound?

- How are simple substances and compounds different than mixtures? - We said that

pure substances are homogeneous, also as homogeneous mixtures. Is there a difference

between them?

- How is a physical change different than a chemical change?

1.A simple substance has just one kind of atoms whereas a compound has more kinds

of atoms.

2.Compounds and simple substances are pure substances, they cannot be separated

without chemical reactions whereas mixtures can. And it is the same thing about

homogeneous pure substances(for compounds) and homogeneous mixtures.

3.When a substance undergoes a physical change it doesn’t change its composition,

but with chemical changes it does and it becomes a new substance after the reaction.

SEPARATING MIXTURES

Homework

I) Answer the following questions on classification and check your answers!

1 A homogeneous liquid which can be separated into components by distillation is

classified as a/an:

a. pure substance b. mixture c. solution d. element e. compound

2 A homogeneous liquid which cannot be separated into components by distillation but

can be decomposed by electrolysis is classified as a/an:

a. pure substance b. mixture c. solution d. element e. compound

3 A combination of sand, salt and water is an example of a:

a. homogeneous mixture b. heterogeneous mixture

c. element d. compound e. pure substance

4 Consider a mixture of sand in salt water. This mixture could be separated into its three

compounds (sand, salt and water) by first __filtering____ the mixture and then __distilling___

the remaining mixture.

a. distilling, distilling b. distilling, filtering

c. filtering, distilling d. filtering, filtering

5 Which one of the following is often easily separated into its components by simple

techniques such as filtering or decant?

a. heterogeneous mixture b. compounds

c. homogeneous mixture d. elements

6 Passing an electric current through a certain substance produces oxygen and sulfur.

This substance CANNOT be a/an:

a. compound b. mixture c. element d. pure substance

7 Which one of the following is a pure substance?

a. tomato b. wood c. salt water d. aluminium

II) Classify the following changes as physical (ph.) or chemical (ch):

The freezing of water ( _ph__ ); the breaking of a beaker ( _ph_ ); the boiling of an egg ( _ch_ ); the

tearing of a peace of paper ( _ph_ ); photosynthesis ( _ch__ ); the burning of wood (_ch__ ); the

melting of an ice cream ( _ph__ ); the cutting of hair ( _ph_ ); burning of magnesium ribbon (_ch __ )

III) Explain the following terms or symbols in your own words!

a. solution- a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of a solute and a solvent which can be
dissolved.

b. (aq)- this term indicates that the substance is dissolved in water(it’s a solvent)

c. physical properties –are characteristics that we can notice(observe) with our senses or can be
measured without changing the composition(identity) of the substance.

d. filtration- filtration is a method used for separating a solid or suspension from a liquid.
IV) Put the suitable words to fill in the spaces in the sentences below.

Complete the text!

/ compound; chemical reaction; mix; vinegar; physical properties; salt /

Usually when we have lunch, we prepare a lot of salad. For better taste we add some

___salt______ and ___vinegar______. These substances have different ___physical

properties___________.

For instance, salt is white solid crystal substance with salty taste. On the other hand,

vinegar is liquid substance with acidic taste. However, both substances are

__compound___________. If these two substances are __mixed_____ there would be no ___chemical

reaction________________ between them.