Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
Region IVA CALABARZON
SDO City of Sto. Tomas

Name of Learner: ____________________________ Date: _________________

CLC: ______________________________________ Level: ________________

• Distinguish mixtures from pure substances.

(LS2SC-PS-PSF-AE/JHS-9)

In this module, you will learn more about mixtures, including how to prepare and
separate them. You will also learn that mixtures are further classified into solutions, colloids
and suspensions. This module will also help you gain knowledge on how to remove certain
substances from mixtures or what to add to certain mixtures to make them suitable for your
purposes.

After reading this module, you should be able to:

♦ define mixture;
♦ explain why solutions are homogeneous mixtures;
♦ classify solutions as solid, liquid or gaseous;
♦ discuss the two types of heterogeneous mixtures;
♦ give examples of solutions, colloids and suspensions;
♦ describe the different ways of separating the components of mixtures; and
♦ explain the importance of solutions, colloids and suspensions in your daily life.
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 Direction: • Identify the state of each solution (solid, liquid, or gas).
Write your answers in the blanks provided.

1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. __________

4. _______________ 5. ______________ 6. ______________

7. ________________ 8. __________________ 9. ______________

10. ______________

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Direction: Encircle the correct answer.

1. Which of these statements correctly describes a mixture?

a. A mixture is composed of different substances.
b. A mixture is made up of different elements and compounds.
c. A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are chemically combined.
d. A mixture consists of two or more substances that are physically combined.

2. Which of the following is not a mixture?

a. antibiotic b. evaporated milk c. brewed coffee d. hydrogen chloride

3. Rubbing alcohol is a solution. What is the solute in rubbing alcohol?

a. alcohol b. water c. water vapor d. alcohol vapor

4. Colloids are heterogeneous mixtures. Which of these mixtures is not a colloid?

a. soft drink b. shampoo c. mayonnaise d. shaving cream

5. 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

6. Filtration is one method of purifying mixtures in which _________.

a. water is allowed to evaporate
b. suspended solids are removed from a liquid by using a porous material
c. substances are separated by diffusion through a semipermeable membrane
d. suspended solids are allowed to settle to the bottom of the container
7. A salt solution is composed of salt and water. What is the process used for separating salt
from water in the solution?
a. filtration b. evaporation c. mechanical separation d. decantation

8. In construction sites, sand is mixed with cement and water to produce concrete. What kind
of mixture is concrete?
a. solution b. colloid c. suspension d. emulsion

9. Ink is a mixture too. It comes in various colors. Each ink color is a combination of two or
more dyes. What method is used in identifying the dyes in an ink?
a. filtration b. distillation c. decantation d. chromatography

10. Clear water may be collected from muddy water. Place a glass of muddy water on top of a
table. Allow the mud to settle. What do you call this method of separation?
a. filtration b. evaporation c. decantation d. chromatography

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Direction: • Using the pictures below. Check if the statement or pictures
describe a mixture or a solution.

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- are prepared in different ways. Proof of this is the varying
degrees of sweetness of sugar solutions. Evaporated milk
tastes different from condensed milk.
These products are prepared in many different ways. In this
lesson, you will find out the simple methods of preparing
common mixtures.

• Mixture is made up of two or more materials combined in

any proportion and held together by physical forces.

• A mixture is prepared in many ways, some of which are stirring, shaking pounding and
crushing.

• A mixture is a material made up of two or more different substances which are physically
combined. A mixture is the physical combination of two or more substances in which the
identities are retained and are mixed in the form of solutions, suspensions and colloids.

Homogeneous- a mixture in which its constituents are distributed uniformly. It is known as a

single-phase mixture because only one phase is present. A homogeneous mixture is also
known as a solution.
Example: salt in water.
Air -mixture of gases. It is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
Rubbing alcohol – It is composed mainly of isopropyl alcohol and water. It
is a liquid solution.
♦ Solutions are homogeneous mixtures. They are classified as solid, liquid or
gaseous.

♦ A solution consists of a solute and a solvent. The solute is the substance that is
dissolved. The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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 Solvent Solute Solution

WATER LEMONADE
MIX

CHOCOLATE
MILK SYRUP

Heterogeneous- a mixture in which its constituents are not distributed

uniformly. Heterogeneous mixtures, two or more ingredients (or phases,
regions with uniform composition and properties) intermingle, but
remain physically separate.
Example:
• Sand in water.
• Sugar and sand
• Ice cubes in cola
• Salt and pepper
• Chocolate chip

Two Kinds of Heterogeneous Mixtures

• Colloids -is made up of dispersed particles and a dispersion medium. Its particles
range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers. A colloid also exhibits such properties as
Tyndall effect, Brownian movement and adsorption.
The term colloid was taken from the Greek words kolla and oidos. Kolla means
“glue” and oidos means “appearance.” The term colloid was first used to refer to sticky
materials such as paste and glue.

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Examples of Colloids Mixtures

MILK PAINT DETERGENT

Properties of Colloids

Tyndall effect - a colloid also exhibits properties that

are different from those of a solution. It exhibits the
ability to scatter light so that a beam of light becomes
visible.

Brownian movement- the particles of a colloid do not settle

to the bottom of the container. Instead, they move throughout
the colloidal system in a haphazard, zigzag motion.

Adsorption- a colloid also has

the ability to physically hold
other substances on its surface.
Example charcoal put inside the
refrigerator to remove foul odor.

A lot of foods are colloids. Jellies, sandwich spreads,

gelatin, ice cream and margarine are just some examples.
There are also colloids that are harmful to you. For instance,
the
combination of the two colloids, smoke and fog, can lead to
the formation of smog, which
is an air pollutant.

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• Suspension- is a heterogeneous mixture in
which fine particles are suspended in another
material. A suspension is made up of dispersed
particles and a suspension medium. Its
particles are larger than those of a solution and a
colloid. It appears cloudy and
its particles are retained on filter paper.

Unlike the components of pure substances, the components of mixtures retain their physical
properties. It is thus possible to separate these components using mechanical means. But
which method of separation should you use for a particular mixture? You will find out in this
lesson.

• Evaporation- is the process by which water changes

from a liquid to a gas or vapor. Evaporation is the
primary pathway that water moves from the liquid state
back into the water cycle as atmospheric water vapor.

• Filtration-is done by passing a suspension through a

filter paper that retains the solid components of the
mixture.

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• Decantation is a process to separate mixtures by removing a
liquid layer that is free of a precipitate, or the solids
deposited from a solution. The purpose may be to obtain a
decant (liquid free from particulates) or to recover the
precipitate. This method allows the heavy particles in a
mixture to settle to the bottom of the container. This will
make it possible for the clear liquid to be poured into a
separate container.

• Chromatography-the separation of a mixture by passing it

in solution or suspension or as a vapor (as in gas
chromatography) through a medium in which the components
move at different rates.

Paper Chromatography

• Distillation- is the separation of a mixture of liquids with

low boiling points. It involves evaporation and condensation
of the liquids. It is the process of separating the components
or substances from a liquid mixture by using selective
boiling and condensation.

• Mechanical separation- involves the use of tools such as

magnets, forceps and sieves to separate solids mixed
together.

Mixtures are just as important as elements, compounds or alloys. In fact, the air that you are
breathing right now is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen and some lesser gases! Mixtures are used
in many processes, including steel manufacturing, the chemical industry and many others.
Mixtures and solutions are a common occurrence in our everyday lives. They are the air we
breathe, the food and drink we consume and the fabrics we wear. By studying how chemists
distinguish pure substances from mixtures and solutions, students will start to appreciate how
matter is organized at the atomic level. With this knowledge, we can manipulate matter to
improve our health and quality of life.
Remember that “Water is the universal solvent” because it is capable of dissolving more
substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth. This allows
the water molecule to become attracted to many other different types of molecules.

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 ❖ What is mixture?
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❖ What are the two types of mixtures and explain their differences?
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❖ What is the differences between colloid and suspension? Give Example of colloids.
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❖ What are the different methods of separating a substances or solutions?

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❖ Why is water called the universal solvent?

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Direction: A. Answer the following questions below.
1. What makes a mixture different from other types of matter?
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2. How do you prepare a mixture?

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B. Do the following activity in your home. Answer the question below.

You will need the following materials:

▪ 1 teaspoon salt
▪ 2 tablespoons water
▪ tin container
▪ stove

Do the following:
1. Mix the water and the salt in the
tin container until all of the salt
has dissolved in the water.

2. Heat the tin container over the

stove until all of the water has
evaporated.
Take care not to touch
the container while it is still hot.

1. Upon observing the residue on the bottom of the container. What is it?
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2. Were you able to separate the water and the salt? Why do you say so?
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Direction: A. Identify what is being described in the sentence.

_______________ 1. It is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

_______________ 2. It is the largest amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent.

_______________ 3. It is a term that refers to a substance that contains electrically charged

molecules.
_______________ 4. This refers to two liquids that can dissolve in each other.

_______________ 5. When this is high, a gas has low solubility in a liquid.

B. Identify which member of each pair is the solute and which is the solvent. Then identify the
solution as solid, liquid or gaseous.

Solute Solvent Type of Solution

1.soft drinks

2. brass

3. vinegar

4. rubber alcohol

5. instant coffee

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Direction: A. Classify the following mixtures as colloids or suspensions.
______________ 1. fabric softener
______________ 2. ice cream
______________ 3. ginataang mais
______________ 4. coconut milk (unfiltered)
______________ 5. newly grated cassava and brown sugar
______________ 6. glue
______________ 7. condensed milk
______________ 8. almirol
______________ 9. dew
______________10. hair spray

Direction: B. State which method of separation can be used for each of the following
mixtures. (evaporation, chromatography, distillation, filtration, mechanical separation,
decantation)
1. iron nails and plastic paper clips __________________________
2. green extract from grass __________________________
3. rice grains and rice hulls __________________________
4. tap water __________________________
5. rubbing alcohol __________________________
6. tamarind extract __________________________
7. sand and gravel __________________________
8. sugar and salt __________________________
9. sweating ________________________________
10. rain cycle _____________________________

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 Direction: A. Encircle the item that does not belong to the group.

1. distillation, filtration, electrolysis, chromatography

2. air, brewed coffee, pure water, hot chocolate
3. ink, dye, plant extract, acetone
4. distilled water, tap water, seawater, muddy water
5. hair spray, cloud, fog, smoke
6. cheese, cream, mayonnaise, milk
7. oil in water, kerosene in water, butter in water, alcohol in water
8. ginataang mais, sago-gulaman drink, maja blanca with corn bits, cooked gulaman
9. halu-halo, shaving cream, sugar solution, paint
10. concrete, sand and gravel, sand and cement, paint

B. Fill up the following table.

C. Identify what is being described in each of the following items.

__________ 1. A method of separating mixtures that involves evaporation and condensation
__________ 2. The random motion of colloidal particles
__________ 3. The amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given solvent.
__________ 4. A method of separation that involves the use of tools such as forceps and magnets
__________ 5. A type of mixture that appears clear
__________ 6. The process of separating miscible liquids that have a small range of boiling
points.
__________ 7. The ability of a colloid to hold another material on its surface
__________ 8. A tool used for separating metallic components in a mixture
__________ 9. The continuous phase in a suspension
__________10. The solid retained on the filter paper after filtration of a Mixture

D. Answer the following questions.

1. How would you separate a mixture of rock salt and iodized salt?
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2. How would you separate a mixture made up of the following components: iron filings,
sand, gravel, sugar?
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Preparation and Separation of Mixture page 5-42
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixture
https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-heterogeneous-mixture-and-examples-605206

Let’s Think About This

1. liquid 2. solid 3. gas 4. liquid 5. gas 6. solid 7. gas 8. solid 9. liquid 10. liquid

Pre-Test
1. d 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. b 6. b 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. c

Let’s See What You Already Know Activity 1

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Activity 3
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Post-Test

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