DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION III
Schools Division of Cabanatuan City
Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City

Investigating Mixtures
(Solution, Suspension and Colloid)

SCIENCE

SELF-LEARNING MODULE

Writer: Dinah S. Galande (MTI, Lazaro Francisco Integrated School)

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Layouter: Dinah S. Galande (MTI, Lazaro Francisco Integrated School)

LEARNING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION

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 GUIDE FOR THE LEARNER, PARENT, GUARDIAN
AND LEARNING FACILITATOR

To You, Learner:

Welcome to Science 6 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Investigating Mix-

tures! This module was made to give you with fun and meaningful time for
guided and independent learning at your convenience. You will be able to
process the contents of this Module while being an active learner.

To You, Parent/s, Guardian/s and Learning Facilitator/s:

This Module was collaboratively developed and reviewed by the

teachers, school heads and supervisors of DepEd Division of Cabanatuan
City to assist you in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their different constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use

this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while al-
lowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

This Module about investigating mixtures will arouse your

curiosity on how mixtures are classified into solution, suspension
and colloid.

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 OBJECTIVES:

1. Differentiate solution , suspension and colloid.

2. Perform an experiment to investigate the characteristics

of solution, suspension and colloid.

COMPETENCY

Investigate the characteristics and classifications of mixtures.

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 WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Directions : Write the letter of the correct answer on the space

provided.

________1. Which is an example of a suspension ?

A. Glue
B. Gelatin
C. Soft drink
D. Muddy water
________2. Which exhibits Tyndall effect on the types of mixture?
A. Colloid
B. Solution
C. Suspension
D. All of the above
_______3. Which does not belong to the group?
A. Gel: Colloid
B. Salad: Mixture
C. Salt: Solution
D. Muddy Water : Suspension
________4. Which of the following gives colloids some unique characteristics that can be
used to distinguish them from solution and suspension ? Its
A. Density
B. Particle Size
C. Boiling Point
D. Volume
________5. Which is an example of a colloid ?
A. Mayonnaise
B. Liquid Juice
C. Cooking Oil
D. Bubbles in Water

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 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Presentation of the Lesson/Topic

What is your favorite dessert ? Do you know how to cook it ? What are the in-
gredients in making it? Have you tried to eat or cook gelatin ? Describe the taste and
texture of it ? Do you know that the gelatin is a colloid. Do you have any idea what is a
colloid ?

CLASSIFICATION OF MIXTURES

SOLUTION COLLOID SUSPENSION

Homogeneous mixture Heterogeneous mixture Heterogeneous mixture

Their particles are less Their particles are so Their particles are visible
than I nm and are not small that they are not to the naked eye.
visible to the naked eye. visible to the naked eye

They do not scatter a They scatter a beam of

They do not scatter a
beam of light. light passing through
beam of light through
them, hence they show
them.
the Tyndall Effect

They are very stable. They are unstable

They are quite stable
They are transparent They are opaque.
They are translucent.

Salt Solution Mayonnaise Sand in Water

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 Presentation of the Lesson/Topic

Solution are homogeneous mixtures having two or more components uniformly

distributed. A simple solution is basically two substances that are evenly mixed together.
When you dissolve salt in water, you form a solution. Salt is the solute while water is the
solvent .A solute is the substance to be dissolved while the solvent is the one doing the
dissolving. The particles of salt are too small to be seen by the naked eye, because of
the smallness of the particles, the beam light just passed through them. The beam of
light is not that visible. Thus, scattering of light is not exhibited by solutions .

Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture which has a particle that do not complete-

ly dissolve and settle down at the bottom. The particles of suspension (i.e. sand in wa-
ter) are relatively large and are visible to the naked eye. These particles usually settle on
standing, which is a proof that is influenced by gravity. Moreover, the rate of settling is
dependent on the particle size. Between coarse and fine sand, the former is expected
to settle at a faster rate than the latter. Now what happens to light as it passes through
a sample of suspension ? Right ! The light is blocked due to the relatively large size of
the particles of suspension. Thus, just like solution, suspension does not demonstrate
Tyndall Effect.

Colloids are heterogeneous mixtures with intermediate particles between a solu-

tion and a suspension. Concentrated colloids are often cloudy or opaque .Colloid par-
ticles can only be seen by means of an ultra microscope. These particles remain indefi-
nitely suspended in the medium and cannot be filtered by ordinary means. Colloidal
particles are of the right size to scatter light. We call this light-scattering phenomenon of
colloids the Tyndall Effect. This Tyndall Effect enables you to see the path of light in col-
loids. Fog is an example of colloids in which liquid (water ) is dispersed in gas (air)

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Presentation of the Lesson/Topic

CLASSIFYING MIXTURES
Problem: How are mixtures classified?
Materials : salt ,water, oil, egg yolk, 3 glasses , fork, flour
Procedures:
ACTIVITY NO.1
1. Fill the glass with half-filled water.
2. Put one teaspoonful of salt and stir it. Label it as Glass A.
Observe and describe what will happen.____________________________________________
ACTIVITY NO.2
1. Fill the glass with half- filled water.
2. Add a spoonful of flour into the glass then stir it. Label it as Glass B.
Observe and describe what will happen.______________________________________________
ACTIVITY NO.3
1. Mix 1 tablespoonful of oil and 2 tablespoonful of water. Observe. Now , add 1
tablespoonful of egg yolk. Using a fork, continuously beat the mixture.
Observe and describe what will happen.____________________________________________

Answer the table below :

GLASS COMPONENTS OF COMPONENTS CLASSIFICATION

MIXTURE CAN BE OF MIXTURES
RECOGNIZED WITH
NAKED EYES
A
B
C

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 WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Direction : Write the letter of the correct answer on the space

provided.

_______1. Almirol is added to water for the final rinse of blankets and pants to make them
stiff upon drying. What type of mixture is almirol ?
A. Solution
B. Colloid
C. Suspension
D. Coarse mixture
________2. Which of the following is considered a colloid ? A mixture of
A. Oil and water
B. Salt and iron filling
C. Soil and water
D. Chalk and water
________3. What is one property of a suspension that is different from that of a solution or
a colloid ?
A. If left to rest, the particles of a suspension will settle out.
B. The particles of a suspension reflect light.
C. A suspension is always clear.
D. Suspension are colorless.
________4. Which of the following is an example of solution ?
A. Milk
B. Sand and Water
C. Sugar and water
D. Whipped cream
________5. What do you call the scattering of light by a colloid ?
A. Timpani
B. Tyson
C. Tyndall
D. Thomas

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 ACTIVITY NUMBER 1

Direction : Classify the following mixtures as solution, suspension

and colloid. Write the answer on the space provided.

___________________1. mayonnaise

___________________2. salt and water

___________________3. marshmallow

___________________4. sand and water

___________________5. alcohol

___________________6. sponge

___________________7. jelly (jam)

___________________8. soda

___________________9.liquid antibiotic

___________________10. sugar and water

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 ACTIVITY NUMBER 2

Direction : Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Gel :___________________________Vinegar : Solution

1. Syrup :_______________________ Whipped Cream : Colloid

2. Liquid Antibiotic:______________ Mayonnaise : Colloid

3. Rubbing Alcohol :_____________ Aerosol : Colloid

4. Muddy Water :________________ Gelatin : Colloid

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What Do You Already Know? What Have You Learned?
1. D 1. B
2. A 2. D
3. C 3. A
4. B 4. C
5. A 5. C
Activity Number 1 Activity Number 2
1. Colloid 10. solution 1. colloid
2. Solution 2. solution
3. Colloid 3. suspension
4. Suspension
4. solution
5. Solution
5. suspension
6. Colloid
7. Colloid
8. Solution
9. Suspension
CLASSIFYING MIXTURES
ANSWER KEYS
 REFERENCES

Books

Mercado, M.J.P. & Dela Paz , Shirley S., Explore and Experience Science 6 (Dalandan ,
Valenzuela City: JO-ES Publishing House, Inc., 2016), page/s 28-30
Evelyn Castante-Padpad , The New Science Links : Worktext in Science and
Technology ( 84-86 P. Florentino St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City: Rex
Bookstore,2015 Year), page/s 76-79

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 Investigating Mixtures
(Solution, Suspension and Colloid)
Everywhere you look are absolutely mixtures. Our home are filled with different
kinds of mixture. The food you eat, the air you breath, the things you are using are
mixtures. This module tackles how mixtures are classified. Fun filled home activities are
included to increase your awareness and curiosity as you continue to explore and
enjoy mixtures around you.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Region 3 Division of Cabanatuan City

Curriculum Implementation Division (CID)
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
This self-learning module (SLM) is developed by the SDO Cabanatuan City CID-LRMDS Team under
Project EL AR: Enhanced Learning thru Adequate Resources.
Cover and page elements illustrations by Jefferson U. De Jesus ● Project EL AR logo by Gemmarie G. Rivas