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Identify substances and mixtures

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Identify substances and mixtures — free printable Grade 5 Science worksheet

Grade 5 students identify substances and mixtures within a Physical Science unit on matter and chemical models, learning to distinguish pure substances from mechanical and chemical combinations. Teachers can use this worksheet as a classification task that prepares students for later chemistry by building precise language around matter. Sorting matter into accurate categories is a foundational step toward understanding chemical change and physical separation techniques.

Learning objectives

  • Identify whether a sample of matter is a pure substance or a mixture
  • Distinguish between mixtures that can be physically separated and those that cannot
  • Use properties of matter to support classification decisions

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