SCIENCE
Name: ............................................................................................................................
Grade: ………………… Date: ……………………………………..
Total Marks: 40 Marks Obtained: ………………………..
TOPIC: MIXTURES
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Use a black or blue ballpoint pen.
You have 1 hour to answer all questions in this paper.
The number of marks is written in brackets next to each question.
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The test begins on the next page. Good Luck!
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3 (a) Explain what is meant by the term solubility. [2]
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(b) Explain whether it is easier or harder to dissolve salt when the water is warm. [2]
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(c) State whether the following are soluble or insoluble in water. [5]
magnet
rock salt
sand
copper(II)sulfate
glass
plastic
icing sugar
aluminium metal
food dye
silk
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(b) Which of these separation methods require heat or warm environment. [1]
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6 (a) Write down three differences between a mixture and a compound. [3]
Mixture Compound
(b) Air and mineral water are examples of mixtures.
(i) State what a mixture of different metals is called. [1]
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(ii) Describe the process by which metals can be mixed. [2]
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(iii) State two benefits of mixing metals. [2]
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(7) The following are statements about separating food dye that is dissolved in water.
Write down TRUE or FALSE next to each. [5]
Hot water is passed through the condenser.
The water in the mixture boils and turns into steam.
The food dye remains in the flask after separation.
The process requires heat.
Traces of food dye can be found in the water that is collected in
the beaker.
(8) What is meant by the term chromatography? [2]
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