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This document contains the answers to science questions about mixtures and compounds. It defines homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, and explains how to differentiate between them. Pure substances and mixtures are classified, and it is noted that classification helps organize different forms of matter. Mixtures are described as important for life because things like air, water, foods and drinks contain mixtures. The document also lists 20 common household elements and compounds, providing the chemical formulas and some uses for each one.

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This document contains the answers to science questions about mixtures and compounds. It defines homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, and explains how to differentiate between them. Pure substances and mixtures are classified, and it is noted that classification helps organize different forms of matter. Mixtures are described as important for life because things like air, water, foods and drinks contain mixtures. The document also lists 20 common household elements and compounds, providing the chemical formulas and some uses for each one.

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Eillykkah S.

Matabalao Grade 9 – Compassion


Notre Dame of Dulawan Inc. November 8, 2016

SCIENCE

ESSAY: Answer the following questions. Write your answers on a short bond paper.

A. 1. How will you differentiate homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

 The difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures is the degree at which the materials


are mixed together and the uniformity of their composition. A homogeneous mixture is a mixture where
the components that make up the mixture are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. The
composition of the mixture is the same throughout. There is only one phase of matter observed in a
homogeneous mixture. Homogeneous mixture examples are air, sugar water, rain water, vinegar and
vodka. You can't pick out components of a homogeneous mixture or use a simple mechanical means to
separate them. You can't see individual chemicals or ingredients in this type of mixture. Only one phase
of matter is present in a homogeneous mixture. On the other hand, a heterogeneous mixture is a
mixture where the components of the mixture are not uniform or have localized regions with different
properties. Different samples from the mixture are not identical to each other. There are always two or
more phases in a heterogeneous mixture, where you can identify a region with properties that are
distinct from those of another region, even if they are the same state of matter (.e.g., liquid, solid).
Example of these are c ereal in milk, vegetable soup, pizza, blood, gravel, ice in soda, salad
dressing, mixed nuts, bowl of colored candies and soil. Usually, it's possible to physically separate
components of a heterogeneous mixture. For example, you can centrifuge (spin out) solid blood cells to
separate them from the plasma of blood. You can remove ice cubes from soda. You can separate
candies according to color.

2. How is matter classified and why is it important to classify matter?

 All matter can be classified as either a mixture or a pure substance. Mixtures can be homogeneous or


heterogeneous. Pure substances can be either elements or compounds. Pure Substances cannot be
separated into component parts by physical methods and follow the law of constant composition. It is
important to classify matter, because classification separates the matter into specific groups. Solid,
liquid, gas and plasma are the types of matter that exist. All of these classifications of matter are
important because they help us to understand how different forms of chemical matter relate to one
another.

3. How are mixtures important to the life of man and other organism?

 In our daily routine or our daily lives, we come across many mixtures. We use them on a daily basis as
part of our survival, one of the most important solutions in the world, in fact, is the air we breathe.
Mixtures are always around us. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and even water itself (since it seldom appears in
pure form) are solutions, but the meaning of the term is not limited to solutions involving water. Indeed,
solutions do not have to be liquid; they can be gaseous or solid as well. They form an integral part of our
lives and can easily be separated.

B. Make a list of all the elements and compound you use at home. What elements make up each of the
compound?
 1. Baking powder (sodium hydrogen carbonate; NaHCO3) 
Used in cooking 

2. Table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) 


Used in cooking 

3. Table sugar (sucrose; C12H22O11) 


Used in cooking 

4. Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite; NaOCl) 


Used in cleaning 

5. Mouthwash (hydrogen peroxide, H2O2) 


Personal hygiene. 

6. Washing soda (sodium carbonate decahydrate; Na2CO3.10H2O) 


Used in cleaning. 

7. Artificial sweetener (saccharin; C7H5NO3S) 


Used in cooking and food preparation. 

8. Nail varnish remover (Acetone, propan-2-one; CH3COCH3) 


Used as a cosmetic aid. 

9. Natural gas (methane; CH4) 


Used in heating. 

10. Lemon juice (citric acid; C6H8O7) 


Used in cooking and food preparation. 

11. Asprin (acetyl salicylic acid; C9H8O4) 


Used as a medicine. 

12. Concrete cleaner (hydrochloric acid; HCl) 


Used in cleaning. 

13. Toilet cleaner (sodium hydrogen sulphate, NaHSO4) 


Used in cleaning. 

14. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid; C6H8O6) 


Used for health.

15. Soap (Esters)


Used for bathing and washing clothes

16. Detergent (Sodium sulphate, sodium hydroxide and phosphate compounds)


Used for washing clothes

17. Toothpaste (Calcium carbonate, sodium fluoride)


Used for cleaning teeth while brushing

18. Vinegar (C2H4O2 acetic acid, ethanoic acid)


Used as preservative and for seasoning foods. Utilized for various household
cleaning uses.

19. Alcohol (Ethanol C2H6O)


Used in alcoholic drinks

20. Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)


Disinfectant

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