Key Stage 2
Meaning
A mixture is when two or more different substances are in the same place or are part of the same object.
About Mixtures
- Many materials are mixtures of different substances.
- Mixtures can usually be separated, but sometimes it is very difficult to do.
Examples
| Sea Water | Muddy Puddle | Beach |
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| Seawater is mixture of salt and water. | This puddle is a mixture of mud and water. | The beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles. |
Key Stage 3
Two or more different substances that found in the same place but not chemically bonded to each other.