MS-PS1-8: Substances and Mixtures

Plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate that mixtures are combinations of substances.

Clarification Statement: Emphasis should be on analyzing the physical changes that occur as mixtures are formed and/or separated. Examples of common mixtures could include salt water, oil and vinegar, and air.

Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to separation by evaporation, filtration and magnetism.

Evidence Statement

Substances
Mixtures (e.g. salt water, oil and vinegar, air)
Patterns
Separation (e.g. evaporation, filtration, magnetism)

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