TASK SHEET about Mixtures

Activity: Three – Way Venn Diagram

Mechanics:
For Part A: You will put characteristics unique for solutions.
For Part B: You will put characteristics unique for suspension.
For Part C: You will put characteristics unique for colloids.
For Part D: You will put characteristics that are common for both solutions and suspensions
For Part E: You will put characteristics that are common for both solutions and colloids.
For Part F: You will put characteristics that are common for both suspensions and colloids.
For Part G: You will put characteristics that are common for both solutions, suspensions, and colloids.

Put in the different sections of the Venn Diagram the following statements:
A. Homogeneous mixture
B. Particles do not settle
C. Heterogeneous mixture
D. Can be separated by physical means
E. Exhibits Tyndall Effect
F. Large particles can be seen
G. Particles cannot be removed by straining/filtering
H. Particles are undissolved

Note: You can add more statements in the Venn Diagram to complete the comparison between solutions,
colloids, and suspensions. You will write your answer in this activity in your Group Notebook.

Activity: What Am I?
From your knowledge on the differences of pure substances (elements and compounds), and mixtures
(solutions, suspension, colloids), you can now distinguish the classification of an unknown sample. Try the
following examples and infer the classification of the material.

1. Liquid Y boil at 100oC. When it is subjected to electrolysis, the liquid splits

into two gases. One of the gases support combustions, and the other gas extinguishes fire. What am I? Justify
your answer

2. Liquid Z has a uniform appearance. After quite some time, some of its components settle and separates.
When light is passed on to it, it forms a visible path. What am I? Justify your answer

Note: You will write your answer in this activity in your Group Notebook.