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Let us search: Read labels on items like detergents or snacks, and try to list the mixtures and compounds they contain.
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Key Points
Sort each listed ingredient as a compound or a mixture.
Key Points / Good Practices
- Pick a detergent and a snack with a clear ingredient list.
- Make two columns: compounds and mixtures.
- Sodium chloride and baking soda are compounds.
- The whole detergent or snack is itself a mixture.
- Note any ingredient you are unsure of for class discussion.
- Compare lists with classmates to find common substances.
Everyday labels show that products are mixtures built from many compounds.
