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SCIENCE 7

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I. Introductory Concept

We have learned that matter is

anything that occupies space and has
mass. It is classified into mixtures or pure
substances.

MIXTURES

Mixtures are formed when two or

more substances mix together without
undergoing in a chemical change. The
substances need not necessarily mix in a
https://www.askthecat.org/i-properties-of-matter.html
definite ratio to form a mixture.

Types of Mixtures

Homogeneous Mixture. These are the types of mixtures in which the components mixed are
uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. In other words, “they are uniform throughout”.
We can observe only one phase of matter in a homogeneous mixture.

Key points regarding mixtures:

 Particles are distributed uniformly

 We can’t judge a homogeneous mixture by just seeing it
 “homo” means the same
 Uniform composition
 Can’t be separated out physically
Examples: rainwater, vinegar, etc.

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Heterogeneous Mixture. This is a type of mixture in which all the components are
completely mixed and all the particles can be seen under a microscope. We can easily
identify the components and more than one phase can be seen by naked eyes.

Key points regarding this type of mixture:

 Particles are distributed non-uniformly
 We can judge a heterogeneous mixture by just seeing it
 “hetero” means different
 Non-uniform composition
 It can be separated out physically
Examples: seawater, pizza, etc.

Methods of Separating Components of Mixtures

1. Magnetism can be used to separate mixtures. For example, if you want to separate
a mixture of iron filings and sand, you could drag a magnet through the mixture to
separate the two substances. The iron filings would attached to the magnet, while
the sand would not.

2. Decantation. When two immiscible liquids are put together, the denser liquid settles
below the other. The less dense liquid can be poured out. If solid particles do not
dissolve in liquid, it can be decanted. Immiscible liquids are those that do not
dissolve or mix with other, such as oil and water. Oil floats on the water.

3. Filtration or sifting is a method in which you use the property of size to separate
mixtures. If the particles within a mixture have two different sizes, you could use a
sieve or strainer to separate the two components. If one of the substances in a
mixture is made up of small pieces and the other is a liquid, you could use filter
paper to separate the two substances.

4. Evaporation in this method, allows the liquid portion of the solution to evaporate,
leaving the solute behind. To speed up the process of evaporation, heat can be
added.

5. Distillation is a method that uses the property of the boiling point to separate two
components of a solution. If the components do not share the same boiling point
(meaning, one begins to boil at a different temperature than the other), you can
separate the two by reaching the boiling point of one substance and having it
change to a gas. An example of this method is separating the components of
muddy water to obtain clean drinking water.

6. Chromatography is a method that uses the property of the absorption rate to

separate different-colored substances from a solution. It is sometimes used to identify
solutions. For example, inks are solutions, and each type of ink has its own

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 chromatograph characteristic. The liquid portion of ink allows the ink to spread so
that letters or drawings can be made. When the solvent dries, you see the colored
solute left behind. To create a chromatograph of ink, water is allowed to absorb and
place solutes back into the solution for a brief period of time.

PURE SUBSTANCES. A pure substance is made up of only one kind of matter, it has definite
properties and unchanging chemical composition. Salt, water, aluminum foil, baking soda
are all pure substances because its composition is the same no matter what form it has.
Elements and compounds are pure substances.

Element is the simplified form of matter that cannot be decomposed by ordinary

chemical means. Compounds are combination of elements. Table 1 summarizes the
differences of pure substances and mixtures.

Table 1. Differences between pure substances and mixtures.

PROPERTIES PURE SUBSTANCES MIXTURES
The substances that are
Several substances together
Definition made of one matter are
form a mixture.
called pure substances.

Heterogeneous or
Category Elements or compounds
homogeneous
Physical Properties Constant Vary

Purity Pure Impure

Possible to separate by
Separation by a Not Possible evaporation, magnetic
Physical Process
separation, etc.
Chemical Properties Constant Vary
Definite; changes at the
start, then it becomes the Indefinite; different at different
Boiling Point
same times

melts completely or
smoothly within a short has portions that seem to be
Melting Point
time not melting

Examples Gold, water, hydrogen gas pizza, sand, coffee

II. Learning Skills/Competency

Distinguish mixtures from substances based on a set of properties. (S7MT-Ie-f-4)

III. Activities

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Activity 1. MIXTURE OR PURE SUBSTANCE?
Direction: Identify each material whether it is a mixture or a pure substance. Color the box
red if it is a mixture and green if it is a pure substance.

PURE PURE
Material MIXTURE Material MIXTURE
SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE
1. pizza 10. nail polish
2. salt 11. vinegar
3. soil 12. lemonade
4. air 13. nitrogen
5. ethyl alcohol 14. yogurt
6. lomi 15. sulfur
7. water 16. salad
8. iron 17. steel
9. sugar 18. gold
10. coffee 19. baking soda

Activity 2. MY TRUE IDENTITY

Direction: Select the properties that describe mixture and pure substance. Check (  ) the
appropriate box.

PROPERTIES PURE SUBSTANCE MIXTURE

Made up of several substances together
Separation is not possible through physical process
Pure
Heterogeneous or homogeneous
Boiling point is definite; changes at the start, then it
becomes the same
Nitrogen
Constant Physical Properties
Has portions that seem to be not melting
Made of one matter
Varying chemical properties
Melts completely or smoothly within a short time
Constant chemical properties
Varying Physical Properties
Boiling point is indefinite; different at different times
Impure
salad
Possible to separate by evaporation, magnetic
separation, etc.
Elements or compounds

Activity 3. A KIND OF MATTER

Directions: Listed below are common materials found at home. Classify it into MIXTURE or
PURE SUBSTANCE. Classify if it is pure substance into Element or Compound and
Homogenous or heterogenous if it is a mixture. Check () the appropriate box.

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 MATERIALS PURE HOMEGENOUS HETEROGENOUS MIXTURE ELEMENT COMPOUND
SUBSTANCES
Steel Bars
Table Salt
(NaCl)
pinakbet
Cold water
Silver
paper
Ascorbic
acid
Assorted
biscuits
Mixed nuts
Cocoa
powder
Baking soda
Iron
Kerosene
Milk
lime Juice
Aluminum
rod

IV. References

Difference Between Pure Substance and Mixture

https://byjus.com/chemistry/difference-between-pure-substance-and-mixture/

Madriaga et. al. Science Links 7. Revised Edition 2017. Pp.60-64

Caoibes, Efrene. Practical Science 7. 2013.pp.82-85.

Mixtures. https://byjus.com/chemistry/heterogeneous-mixture-homogeneous-mixture/

Substances and Mixtures. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter

/substances-and-mixtures/

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Answer Key:

Activity 1. MIXTURE OR PURE SUBSTANCE?

PURE PURE
Material MIXTURE Material MIXTURE
SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE
1. pizza 10. nail polish
2. salt 11. vinegar
3. soil 12. lemonade
4. air 13. nitrogen
5. ethyl alcohol 14. yogurt
6. lomi 15. sulfur
7. water 16. salad
8. choco chips 17. steel
9. sugar 18. gold
10. coffee 19. baking soda

Activity 2. MY TRUE IDENTITY

PURE SUBSTANCES MIXTURES
made of one matter Made up of several substances together
Elements or compounds Heterogeneous or homogeneous
Constant physical properties Varying physical properties
Pure Impure
Separation is Not Possible through physical Possible to separate by evaporation, magnetic
means separation, etc.
Constant chemical properties Varying chemical properties
boiling point is definite; changes at the start, Boiling point is indefinite; different at different times
then it becomes the same
melts completely or smoothly within a short has portions that seem to be not melting
time
nitrogen salad

Activity 3. A KIND OF MATTER

PURE HOMO-
MATERIAL MIXTURE ELEMENT COMPOUND HETEROGENEOUS
SUBSTANCE GENEOUS

Steel Bars  
Table Salt (NaCl)  
pinakbet  
Cold water  
Silver  
paper  
Ascorbic acid  
Assorted biscuits  
Mixed nuts  
Cocoa powder  
Baking soda  
Iron  
Kerosene  
Milk  
lime Juice  
Aluminum rod  

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