5th Grade Science : Investigate whether mixing substances creates something new

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Example Question #1 :Investigate Whether Mixing Substances Creates Something New

Which of the following are substances?

Possible Answers:

none of these

wood

all of these

chemicals

water

Correct answer:

all of these

Explanation:

The answer is "all of these."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #1 :Creating Something New Via Mixture

What happens when you mix two substances?

Possible Answers:

you don't create something new

you create something new

a chemical reaction takes place

you might or might not create something new

Correct answer:

you might or might not create something new

Explanation:

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #2 :Physical Science

Sarah has a big box where she keeps her toys. She has all kinds of toys: wooden horses, plastic legos, dolls, stuffed animals, and even metal race cars! When Sarah plays, she puts everything out on the carpet, and when she cleans up she puts them all back in her big box. When Sarah was cleaning up yesterday, she saw that one of her race cars was orange and rusty! Her grandma said it's because it got wet. Which of the answer choices is NOT true about Sarah and her big box of toys?

Possible Answers:

When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance.

Sarah's race car had a new substance on it (rust) after it got wet.

Sarah can easily separate her toys when they are mixed up in the box.

Sarah's toys are made of many different substances.

Correct answer:

When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance.

Explanation:

The answer is "When Sarah puts all her toys in the box, it makes a new substance."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #7 :Physical Science

Which of the pictures represents how substances can be combined to create an entirely new substance?

Possible Answers:

all of these

Chocolate chip cookies 1

Activity 1  particle size  image 2

9b9ab440 de54 e2de 4e4174949244830b

none of these

Correct answer:

Chocolate chip cookies 1

Explanation:

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #8 :Physical Science

Sydnie is making a sand castle on the beach. She mixes water with her sand to make sure it's wet enough to mold into the shapes she wants. Is Sydnie making a new substance when she mixes sand and water? How do you know?

Possible Answers:

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes.

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because the sand changes colors.

Yes, Sydnie is making a new substance because there is no way to un-mix the sand and water.

Yes, Sydnie is making a new substance because the sand and water are mixed together.

Correct answer:

No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes.

Explanation:

The answer is "No, Sydnie is not making a new substance because only the shape of the sand and water changes."

A substance is anything that takes up space and has mass. Substances can exist in solid, liquid, and gas form. When you mix two substances and you might or might not create something new, and it all depends on what two substances you are mixing. Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances. Signs of a chemical change include, release of heat, bubbles, a color change, and smells!

Example Question #9 :Physical Science

What is amixture?

Possible Answers:

A controlled condition where variables are explored to determine an outcome

The one thing that will be changed to be tested in the experiment

A measure of the total area that the surface of an object occupies

A combination of two or more substances

Correct answer:

A combination of two or more substances

Explanation:

A mixture is when two or more substances are combined to create something new. The substances can remain separate like a salad or trail mix, but still, something new is formed. Another type of mixture is a solution when one substance dissolves into another like salt being stirred into water.

Example Question #1 :Creating Something New Via Mixture

True or False: A mixture involving liquid cannot be separated.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

Many people have the misconception that once a substance has been mixed into a liquid that it cannot be separated. When something like salt is stirred into water, it seems to disappear, so the thought of separating it can be hard to imagine. There is no way to sift the salt out or remove the salt pieces with forceps. If the water is set in the sunlight, it will begin to evaporate and leave behind the salt that was mixed in.

Example Question #2 :Creating Something New Via Mixture

Which answer choice(s) is an example of a mixture?

Possible Answers:

None of the answer choices are correct

Smoke

A closet of clothes

Trail mix

All of the answer choices are correct

Correct answer:

All of the answer choices are correct

Explanation:

All of the answer choices are examples of mixtures. Smoke is a mixture of ash and air, trail mix is a mixture of all of the different ingredients (raisins, peanuts, chocolate chips, etc.), and a closet of clothes is a mixture of varying clothing types (pants, dresses, skirts, shirts, hats, etc.). All of these answer choices have at least two substances that are mixed to form something new.

Example Question #3 :Creating Something New Via Mixture

Students in a science class mix together pepper and water. What type of change is made to materials when they are mixed?

Possible Answers:

A chemical change

A physical change

Correct answer:

A physical change

Explanation:

The students in the class created a new substance when they mixed the water and pepper, but the change is only physical. The pepper can be separated from the water, and there is no permanent change to either substance. There was no change in smell or color, and no new substance was formed as in a chemical change.

Example Question #1 :Investigate Whether Mixing Substances Creates Something New

Edmund wants to separate a mixture back into its original parts. Which answer choice describes an action that separates the components of a mixture?

Possible Answers:

Burning a log

Cutting paper

Sharing a drink with friends

Sifting sand from rocks

Correct answer:

Sifting sand from rocks

Explanation:

Separating a mixture is a way to reverse the creating of something new. If sand and rocks were mixed, a mixture was made with the two substances. It can be changed, and the mixture separated if the stones and sand are sifted. The small grains of sand will fall through the sifter leaving the rocks on top and separated.

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