Student worksheet

2.1 Mixtures are a combination of two or more substances

Mixtures
Having a ‘cuppa’ with a family member or a friend is a common occurrence across the households of
Australia. However, most people probably do not consider the combination of substances that go
into making a simple cup of tea.
1 This is a list of substances that make up a typical cup of tea: tea bag, milk, water, sugar, and a cup.
Label the diagram below by stating in the boxes whether these substances are pure or a mixture.

Mixture Mixture

Mixture
Pure Substance

Mixture

2 Is river water a pure substance? Why or why not?

River Water is not a pure substance as it is a mixture of various substances dissolved. Some
Components include dissolved minerals, organic matter, suspended solids, microorganisms, and
pollutants.

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3 The diagram below shows how sea waves transport eroded materials and deposit these materials
onto the beach.

a What type of substances would be in solution in seawater?

There might be dissolved inorganic and organic materials, particulates, and a few atmospheric gases
in solution of seawater.

Think about a beach you have visited. What types of materials are deposited on the beach?

Some materials that might be at the beach are Sodium, Chloride, seaweed, sand and as well as
shells.

a) Define the term solute:

A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

b) Two examples of solute:

i) Salt

ii) Sugar

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c) Define the term solvents:

A Solvent is the substance that dissolves the other substance.

d) Two examples of solvents:

i) Water

ii) Milk
e) Define the term solutions:

A solution is a clear mixture of two or more substances.

f) Two examples of solutions:

i) Water

ii) Air