Name:_________________________

Group:_____________
Grade 6A Science
Matter Test #2
Study Guide

Part I: Vocabulary Matching: Write the letter of the word that best matches each statement.
1.______ the amount of solute that will dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature
2.______ has a small amount of a solute in a solvent
3.______ a solution that cannot hold more solute
4.______ a solution that can hold more solute
5.______ has a large amount of solute in a solvent
6.______ the substance in which the solute dissolves
7.______the substance that you add to the solvent

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
e.
f.

concentrated
solubility
saturated
solvent
dilute
solute
unsaturated

Part II: Multiple Choice: Circle the letter of the choice which best answers or completes each question.
8. A mixture is classified by:
a. how much solute they dissolve
b. how concentrated they are
c. how they are separated
d. how well mixed they are
9. A scientist makes a solution of sugar and water. In this solution, the sugar is the:
a. solute
b. solvent
c. solution
d. concentration
10. The universal solvent is known as:
a. water
b. oil
c. a solution
d. kool aid
Part III: True or False?
11. You can see the particles of a heterogeneous mixture with a naked eye. _______
12. Mixtures can not be separated by physical means. ______
13. Each element has its own unique melting point and boiling point. ______
14. A solvent and a solute make up a suspension. ______
15. The universal solvent is NaCl. ______
Part IV: Short Answer: Answer all parts of each question completely! Write your answer in complete
sentences.
16. What is the key difference between a mixture and a compound?
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17. What are two separation techniques that can be used to separate mixtures?
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18. What three things affect the rate of dissolving?

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19. What are the five ways that matter can change states?
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Part V: Lab Results:

20. Label as FASTER/SLOWER
Beaker 1

Beaker 2

21. Label as FASTER/SLOWER

Beaker 1

Beaker 2

Granulated sugar

Sugar cube

Granulated Sugar

Granulated sugar

cold water

cold water

hot water

cold water

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Part VI: Solubility: Use the solubility chart to answer the questions.

22. Which substance has a solubility that

remains mostly the same as temperature
increases? _______________________
23. What happens to the solubility of sugar
as temperature increases?
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24. What would happen if you tried to add
400g of sugar to 100mL of 20oC water?
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